Crime & Safety
20-Year-Old Man Shot in Petaluma, is Expected to Survive
The victim is a Rohnert Park resident.
By Bay City News
A 20-year-old man was shot in Petaluma on Thursday evening, according to police.
The incident occurred at the Orchard Plaza Shopping Center at 5300 Old Redwood Highway at 5:07 p.m., Petaluma police Sgt. Ed Crosby said.
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The victim, a Rohnert Park resident, was shot once in the back, Crosby said. He was taken to a hospital for serious injuries but is expected to survive.
Police are working on numerous leads to identify a suspect and motive, Crosby said.
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Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Petaluma police Detective Joel Stemmer at (707) 778-4372. Anonymous tips can be left at (855) 847-7247.
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