On an evening where a shooting at a 99¢ store parking lot near San Pablo and University in Berkeley after a medical marijuana robbery left one dead and another injured, Emeryville was also the scene of gun violence. A 26-year-old Richmond man sustained a facial wound as a result of a shotgun blast at approximately 7 p.m. last night at the Union 76 Gas Station on Powell & Christie. It is unclear if the two are connected but a shotgun was used in both incidents [Correction: The E’ville Eye initially discounted the connection until a reader pointed out the similarity in weapons used]. The Emeryville incident occurred at about 7 p.m. and the Berkeley incident occurred at approx. 9:45 p.m.
Gunfire at this Emeryville . 1 wounded, non-life threatening. Police seek 2 suspects @kron4news pic.twitter.com/N8XRkLhjUi
— Daniel Villareal (@KRON4DVillareal) December 30, 2014
The unidentified man was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment for a wound that was not considered life-threatening. According to acting Administrative Sergeant Brian Head, the man was sitting inside his car at a gas pump when he was approached and shot through the drivers-side window. It was unclear if the wound was the result of broken glass, shotgun pellets or both. No motive has been determined and no arrests have been made. The EPD plans to review surveillance video from the station in an attempt to identify any suspect(s).
Anyone with info. about the shooting is encouraged to call Emeryville Police at 596-3700.
