Crime & Safety

South San Francisco Man Arrested After Allegedly Firing Gun at Empty Vehicle

The incident resulted in the arrest of one suspect and the search for a possible second suspect. According to police, there were no injuries or fatalities resulting from the shooting.

San Bruno Police arrested 21-year-old Edward Holmes of South San Francisco early Monday morning after a short pursuit according to a release sent out by today by the department. 

Police received a report of shots being fired in the 400 block of San Anselmo Avenue.  Witnesses told police the shots were fired from a black Mercedes-Benz and were aimed at an unoccupied vehicle. 

Officers responding to the scene saw the vehicle leaving the vicinity and initiated a pursuit.  The vehicle stopped shortly after the pursuit began according to the release.

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Investigating officers are trying to determine if a second suspect is still at large.  The release did not indicate a motive for the alleged shooting.  No one was injured as a result of the shooting.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding the shooting and possible motive to call the department at (650) 616-7100.

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