A man suspected of shooting multiple rounds from a handgun at Hoover Park in Redwood City, striking the Boys and Girls Club building, was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 21, according to Redwood City police.
The initial shooting took place Aug. 19, and caused a lockdown of the club and also Hoover Elementary School. An investigation resulted in the identification of Jorge Daniel Gomez, 32, of San Carlos, as the alleged shooter. On Wednesday, Redwood City police detectives and members of the San Mateo County Narcotics Task Force served a search warrant at his residence on the 2700 block of Melendy Drive and he was arrested, according to police.
He was in possession of a loaded, illegally possessed Glock handgun and over three-quarters of an ounce of methamphetamine. More than $3,000 was seized as evidence of illegal drug sales. He was booked for attempted murder, along with drug and firearm charges, according to Redwood City police.
For anyone who has information about this or any Redwood city case, please call our tip line at (650) 780-7107.
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