December 1st 2024.
In Burlingame, a man found himself in a tense situation with law enforcement on Saturday. According to authorities, the man had aimed a loaded firearm at officers from both the San Mateo and Burlingame police departments. Thankfully, the man is currently in stable condition after being shot by the officers.
As per protocol, the officers involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave while the San Mateo County District Attorney's office conducts an investigation. This ensures that the situation is thoroughly examined and all necessary actions are taken.
The events leading up to the shooting began at 2:53 a.m. on November 30th when the San Mateo Police Department received a report of possible gunshots in the area of the 800 block of North San Mateo Drive. Upon arriving at the scene, they encountered a man who pointed a firearm at them and then ran away. Additional officers were called for backup and they pursued the suspect until he was located by a Burlingame police officer at Jefferson Court and Peninsula Avenue.
Despite the officers' attempts to de-escalate the situation, the man remained uncooperative. In an effort to get him to drop his weapon, the officers first used a "less-lethal rubber projectile". When this proved unsuccessful, two officers, one from Burlingame and one from San Mateo, fired at the suspect, causing him to fall to the ground.
The officers quickly provided medical assistance to the suspect and rushed him to a local hospital. Upon further examination, it was determined that the firearm he had been carrying was a .45-caliber Glock pistol. The identity of the suspect has not been released by authorities at this time.
In response to this incident, officials are following the established protocol for officer-involved incidents in San Mateo County. This includes three separate independent investigations into the use of force, the suspect's actions, and whether the officers acted in accordance with department policies. These investigations are being conducted by the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office, the San Mateo Police Department, and the Burlingame Police Department.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is urged to contact the San Mateo Police Department at 650-522-7700. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 650-522-7676. The authorities are determined to gather all the necessary information and ensure that justice is served.
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