Man pronounced dead at the scene on Saturday afternoon.
A man was fatally shot Saturday afternoon in the Niles neighborhood of Fremont, according to Fremont police.
Responding to 911 calls from community members, officers rushed to the area of Blaisdell Way and Nichols Ave, near Mission Boulevard, at about 1:25 p.m. They found a man suffering from gunshot wounds and attempted life-saving efforts, but were unable to save the victim.
The victim’s name has not been released. The Fremont Department asks people to stay out of the area during their investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Investigations Unit at (510) 790-6900. Anonymous tips are accepted. Text ‘Tip FremontPD’ followed by your short message to 888-777 or via the web at https://www.fremontpolice.gov/Tip.
