02-03-2025
Suspect sketch released, camera footage sought in connection to Hillsborough police shooting
(KRON) — The Hillsborough Police Department released a composite sketch on Saturday of the person wanted in connection to a shooting last month that injured an officer in the parking lot of the police department. Investigators also made an urgent plea to the neighboring community for assistance in potentially making an arrest.
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Hillsborough PD said the incident occurred on Feb. 22 at 3:49 p.m. at the Town Hall at 1600 Floribunda Avenue. Police said the individual gained access to a restricted area of the police station and shot at an officer who then returned fire. The wounded officer was taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to fully recover. The shooting prompted authorities to issue a shelter-in-place for residents in the area.
In an interview with KRON4 days after the incident, Captain Meme Colla of the Hillsborough Police Department said that this is the first time a police shooting has happened so close to the police department.
'A little unsettling that someone would attack us in our home, but we are vigilant, and we are taking measures,' said Captain Colla.
Police confirmed that witnesses spotted the person of interest running southbound on El Camino near Carol, Cypress and Barroilhet avenues in Burlingame, less than two hours after the shooting, at 5:30 p.m. Police said the individual 'appeared anxious and was looking back frequently, suggesting an attempt to avoid detection.'
Police said the person of interest is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 25 to 27 years old, 5-feet-5-inches tall to 5-feet-7-inches-tall with a slim build. Police said the individual has a pale complexion with clean-cut, short black hair. At the time of the incident, they were seen wearing a black trucker hat, a black windbreaker-type jacket (possibly covering a white t-shirt), dark-colored sagging jeans with rhinestones on the back pockets, and flat-soled Nike shoes.
In the news release, Hillsborough PD thanked the community for its support in the ongoing investigation. It said that police are asking local residents and businesses to look at any security camera footage from 'the afternoon or evening of February 22, 2025, for any unfamiliar individuals matching the description or any suspicious activity. If you recall seeing someone running in the area or an unknown vehicle parked nearby, please report it.'
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Sergeant Ortiz @JOrtiz@ or call 650-375-7561.
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