Highway reopens after fatal police shooting in Fremont

10:00 p.m. update: Highway 84 has reopened following fatal police shooting.

FREMONT, Calif. (KRON) – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that involved a Fremont police officer on Wednesday.

Around 2:48 p.m., the incident occurred in the area of Highway 84 and Ardenwood Boulevard.

Fremont police reported that CHP Hayward will be the lead investigating agency.

According to the CHP, the shooting happened following a pursuit that ended near Newark Boulevard.

Around 7:35 p.m., police said the suspect, who was driving a vehicle that was reported stolen and associated with an armed robbery, had died.

All lanes were blocked for hours but have since reopened.

Residents were asked to avoid the area.

No other details have been released.

We are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred in the area of Hwy 84 and Ardenwood Blvd. This is a very active scene and major roadways have been closed. Please avoid the area. Further details forthcoming.

— Fremont Police Department (@FremontPD) March 24, 2021

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