UPDATE 1:55 PM: (BCN) — A man was shot in the leg at a housing complex near Contra Costa County facilities in Martinez Saturday morning, according to police.
Officers responded to the area of Fountainhead Court off Muir Road at 11:14 a.m. on report of shots heard in the area.
That roadway is adjacent to the Fountainhead Gardens apartments as well as a Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office facility.
A 29-year-old man was found in his residence on Fountainhead Court with a gunshot wound to the lower leg. He was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not thought to be life threatening, according to police.
Another nearby residence was also struck by gunfire. A female occupant was home at the time of the shooting, but she was not injured, police said.
Investigators believe that the man shot knows the suspect, who fled the scene in a gold four-door sedan. The shooting remains under investigation, according to police.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Martinez Police Department at (925) 372-3440.
MARTINEZ (KRON/BCN) — Police say they’re investigating reports of a possible shooting near Contra Costa County facilities in Martinez Saturday afternoon.
The incident was first announced via Twitter at 11:55 a.m. in the vicinity of Fountainhead Court, which is off Muir Road.
That roadway is adjacent to the Fountainhead Gardens apartments as well as the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office and other county facilities.
The incident appears to be isolated, and there is no apparent threat to the public. Police say they’ll release more information as it becomes available.
Information about suspects or victims was not immediately available.
Report of shots fired in Fountainhead area. More information to follow as available. Appears to be isolated incident w/no threat to public.— Martinez Police (@MartinezPDinCA) January 9, 2016
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