Crime & Safety

Man Shot Several Times On The Peninsula, Suspect Sought

Sheriff's officials are asking for help finding the man believed to be responsible.

Sheriff's officials did not locate the suspect after the shooting.
Sheriff's officials did not locate the suspect after the shooting. (Patch file photo by Renee Schiavone)

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — San Mateo County sheriff's deputies are seeking a suspect who shot a man several times in unincorporated North Fair Oaks on Monday night.

Deputies responded at 8:33 p.m. to a call of shots fired in the 3100 block of William Avenue and found the victim a short distance away in the area of Glendale and Fifth avenues, sheriff's officials said.

The man was taken to a hospital to be treated for his injuries, which are not considered life-threatening, according to the sheriff's office.

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After a search of the area for witnesses, evidence and surveillance footage, deputies determined that the suspect was a male with a skinny build and a light-colored sweatshirt that is possibly tan in color.

No arrest has been made in the shooting and anyone with information is encouraged to contact sheriff's Detective Ron DeRespini at (650) 363-4055. People can also call the sheriff's anonymous ip line at (800) 547-2700.

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