Incident: Homicide Investigation
Date/Time: August 21, 2026, at approximately 12:13 p.m.
Location: San Pedro Drive, Fremont
Media Contact: FremontPDPIO
August 21, 2026, Homicide Investigation Update #1
On August 21, 2026, at approximately 12:13 p.m., Fremont Police Department received reports of a shooting at a residence on San Pedro Drive. Officers arrived and found one male suffering from a gunshot wound. They provided medical assistance, and the male was transported to a local trauma center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation indicates that this incident began as an armed residential burglary involving two teenage suspects who forced entry into an apartment and assaulted the occupants. During a struggle, one occupant gained control of the suspect’s firearm and fired it towards them, fatally wounding one of the suspects.
The second suspect fled but was subsequently located and identified. He was booked at the Juvenile Justice Center for residential burglary and felony assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The two occupants sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation remains active. This is Fremont’s third homicide in 2026.
Anyone with information regarding this incident, please contact Fremont Police Investigations Unit at (510) 790-6900. We also accept anonymous tips. Text 'Tip FremontPD' followed by your short message to 888-777 or via the web at https://www.fremontpolice.gov/Tip.
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August 21, 2026, Homicide Investigation
On August 21, 2026, at approximately 12:13 p.m., Fremont Police Department received reports of a shooting at a residence on San Pedro Drive in Fremont. Preliminary investigation indicates that a group of male subjects was present at the scene, and a shooting occurred.
Officers arrived and found one male suffering from a gunshot wound. They provided medical assistance, and the male was transported to a local trauma center, where he was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Additional officers responded and detained fleeing subjects in the area. They were taken into custody without incident.
This case remains an active investigation. At this time, we do not believe there are any outstanding subjects or threats to public safety.
This is Fremont’s third homicide in 2026.
Anyone with information regarding this incident, please contact Fremont Police Investigations Unit at (510) 790-6900. We also accept anonymous tips. Text 'Tip FremontPD' followed by your short message to 888-777 or via the web.
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