Fremont police shoot, injure robbery suspect
What happened
Fremont police shot and injured a robbery suspect on February 16th following a vehicle pursuit. Both the suspect and one officer were hospitalized; the officer sustained minor injuries. The suspect remains in the hospital under police custody while the incident is under investigation.
Why it matters
- The incident began when Fremont police were assisting other agencies in apprehending suspects wanted for multiple vehicle and residential burglaries that had occurred earlier in the day in other cities. - Following an attempted arrest, a vehicle pursuit ensued which ended when the suspects' car was disabled. - Four individuals fled the disabled vehicle on foot, leading to the officer-involved shooting in the vicinity of Blacow Road and Mattos Court. - While one suspect was shot and hospitalized, the other three were apprehended and arrested on suspicion of burglaries that took place in other jurisdictions. - It is standard procedure for any officer-involved shooting in Alameda County to be independently investigated by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. - The Fremont Police Department's use-of-force policy requires officers to document any use of force promptly and accurately in a report. - Overall, Fremont's violent crime rate is lower than the U.S. average, though property crime has seen increases in recent years. - In a message to the community in July 2025, Fremont's police chief stated that the city remains safe and that recent homicides appeared to be isolated incidents.
Key numbers
- Fremont police shot and injured a robbery suspect on February 16th following a vehicle pursuit.
- In a message to the community in July 2025, Fremont's police chief stated that the city remains safe and that recent homicides appeared to be isolated incidents.
Quick answers
What happened in Fremont police shoot, injure robbery suspect?
Fremont police shot and injured a robbery suspect on February 16th following a vehicle pursuit. Both the suspect and one officer were hospitalized; the officer sustained minor injuries. The suspect remains in the hospital under police custody while the incident is under investigation.
Why does Fremont police shoot, injure robbery suspect matter?
The incident began when Fremont police were assisting other agencies in apprehending suspects wanted for multiple vehicle and residential burglaries that had occurred earlier in the day in other cities. Following an attempted arrest, a vehicle pursuit ensued which ended when the suspects' car was disabled. Four individuals fled the disabled vehicle on foot, leading to the officer-involved shooting in the vicinity of Blacow Road and Mattos Court. While one suspect was shot and hospitalized, the other three were apprehended and arrested on suspicion of burglaries that took place in other jurisdictions. It is standard procedure for any officer-involved shooting in Alameda County to be independently investigated by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. The Fremont Police Department's use-of-force policy requires officers to document any use of force promptly and accurately in a report. Overall, Fremont's violent crime rate is lower than the U.S. average, though property crime has seen increases in recent years. In a message to the community in July 2025, Fremont's police chief stated that the city remains safe and that recent homicides appeared to be isolated incidents.
