Aug 27, 2008 9:47 am US/Pacific
Man Shot While Driving In East Palo Alto
EAST PALO ALTO (BCN) ―
A man who was shot in East Palo Alto Tuesday evening drove himself to Menlo Park before contacting police about the incident.
The East Palo Alto Police Department was called at 7:36 p.m. regarding gunshots heard in the area of Bay Road and Laurel Avenue. When officers arrived, witnesses directed them to the 900 block of Newbridge Street where they were told of a gunshot victim in Menlo Park.
Police said Pedro Souza, a Santa Clara resident, sustained a single gunshot wound to the lower back before driving himself to Menlo Park.
Souza was transported to a local hospital to undergo surgery and was listed in serious condition.
Officers were able to determine that Souza was shot while driving on Newbridge Street but did not identify a suspect or motive.
Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting should call Detective Angel Sanchez at (650) 853-3144 or Detective Dave Carson at (650) 853-3160. Witnesses can also call the police anonymous tip line at (650) 851-8477.
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