Crime & Safety

Woman Shot at Rohnert Park Motel

The victim was believed to be involved in prostitution.

A woman was shot several times early this morning at the Motel 6 in Rohnert Park during what appears to be an encounter involving prostitution, the Department of Public Safety said.

The victim, a woman in her early 20s, and the suspect, a man in his 20s to mid 30s, were acquainted, police said.

Police responded at 2 a.m. to the motel at 6145 Commerce Blvd. The woman was shot in and around one of the motel rooms and was taken to a hospital for treatment of serious wounds, police said.

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The suspect, who fled on foot, was wearing blue jeans, boots but no shirt, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call detective Debbie LaMaison at (707) 588-3536.

--Bay City News; Image via Patch Archive

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