Uninvolved vehicle struck by bullet
By Contra Costa CHP
ORINDA, Calif. – Officers assigned to the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Contra Costa Area Office are investigating a freeway shooting that occurred on westbound State Route (SR) 24 near Wilder Road.
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at approximately 10:27 a.m., officers assigned to the CHP’s Contra Costa Area office were dispatched to a report of a possible freeway shooting on westbound SR-24 near the Wilder Road overcrossing. While responding to the scene, officers were informed that a vehicle traveling in the area at the time of the incident had been struck by a bullet. Fortunately, the victim was uninjured.
Contra Costa CHP officers arrived at the scene to assist the victim and initiate an investigation. To facilitate a thorough assessment, all lanes of westbound SR-24 between Camino Pablo and the Caldecott Tunnel were temporarily closed for approximately 50 minutes.
Upon initial investigation, CHP officers determined the victim vehicle appeared to have been an uninvolved passing motorist at the time of the shooting and was not an intended target.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation, with CHP officers diligently working to identify the suspect(s) and vehicle(s) involved, as well as to establish a potential motive. CHP requests anyone with information related to this incident to contact the CHP Contra Costa Area at (925) 646-4980 or via email at 320investigations@chp.ca.gov.
The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.
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