Crime & Safety
Redwood City Suspect Arrested In Connection With August Shooting
A 19-year-old was arrested in connection of negligent discharge of a firearm.
REDWOOD CITY, CA — Police in Redwood City last week arrested a suspect in connection with an August shooting incident.
Jesus Jahir Sosa Ortega, 19, of Redwood City, was arrested on suspicion of negligent discharge of a firearm and possession of a a destructive device, according to the Redwood City Police Department.
On Aug. 2 at 8:43 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Cedar Street on a report of a firearm that was discharged in the area.
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Responding officers located a subject, identified as SosaOrtega, who tried to flee from offices but was ultimately detained.
Police said Sosa Ortega was found to be in possession of a loaded stolen handgun, and further investigation revealed he had fired the handgun multiple times that evening.
Police said there was no evidence anyone was struck by the gunfire.
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On Oct. 5, detectives served arrest and search warrants at SosaOrtega's residence, and he was taken into custody.
During the search of the residence, investigators found illegal high-explosive fireworks, police said.
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