Two Men Shot During Attempted Theft

Sheriff's Deputies responded to gunfire that left two men with serious gunshot wounds following an attempted theft in the carport of the Vista Creek Apartments. Deputies provided immediate first aid until paramedics arrived and transported the victims to an area hospital. 

photos courtesy of Alameda County Sheriff's Office

Tuesday, December 14: at 9:18 a.m., Sheriff's deputies arrested two men who shot each other during an attempted robbery and carjacking at the Vista Creek Apartment complex in the carport area on Center Street. Lieutenant Ray Kelly with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said a 28-year-old man who lived at the apartment was getting into his car when a vehicle pulled up, and a 27-year-old man approached him with a loaded weapon. During the exchange, the Castro Valley man pulled out his own weapon and was shot in the leg. The other man was shot in his upper body. Both men were taken to Eden Medical Center for treatment and are cooperating with the Sheriff's Office in the investigation. The vehicle carrying the younger man fled the scene. Lt. Kelly noted that the case would be turned over to the District Attorney for any criminal charges.