Ronald L. Davis
Chief of Police
(650) 853-3125
rdavis@cityofepa.org
For additional info:
Det. Angel Sanchez
Ph. 650.853.3144
CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
POLICE DEPARTMENT
141 Demeter Street
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release Date: January 2, 2009
Shooting Investigation
January 2, 2009
At approximately 2:34 A.M, East Palo Alto Police Officers responded to the 2600 block of Fordham Street to investigate the report of shots fired. The shot spotter system had alerted to three gunshots heard in front of 2672 Fordham Street. Officers arrived on scene and located a 30 year old male suffering from a gunshot wound to both his legs at the intersection of Fordham and Purdue Street. The victim who was later identified as Jesse Lee West Jr. an East Palo Alto resident was transported to a local hospital where he is currently listed in stable condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect(s) fired multiple rounds at victim as he rode his skateboard down the street. At this time the suspects and motive behind this shooting is unknown.
Anyone who may have witnessed or has any information leading to the whereabouts or the identification of the suspects in the shooting is encouraged to contact Detective Angel Sanchez at 650-853-3144 or the East Palo Alto Police Anonymous Tip Line at 650-851-8477.
Prepared by:
Detective Angel Sanchez