Hillsborough police are asking for the general public’s assist in figuring out an individual of curiosity and suspect after a police officer was shot in a police division parking zone on Feb. 22.
On Saturday police launched a sketch of a person seen close by shortly after the incident. “Witnesses reported this individual was running southbound on El Camino near Carol, Cypress, and Barroilhet in Burlingame at approximately 5:30 PM on February 22, 2025,” in line with the division’s launch.
“The individual appeared anxious and was looking back frequently, suggesting an attempt to avoid detection,” police mentioned of their assertion. They described the particular person as 25 to 27 years outdated, round 5’6″, with quick black hair.
In line with the press launch issued that day, the person entered the rear parking and “ambushed” a police officer shortly earlier than 4 p.m. The officer was struck and returned fireplace, and the shooter fled on foot.
The officer was taken to San Francisco Common Hospital, however has since been launched and is recovering at residence, in line with Hillsborough police Capt. Meme Colla.
Police are asking native companies and residents to verify any surveillance footage they could have that might assist. Anybody with info is urged to contact Sergeant Ortiz at 650-375-7561.
