Crime & Safety

One Killed, One Injured in East Palo Alto Shooting

The shooting occurred Monday afternoon.

A 24-year-old man was killed and a second victim was injured in a shooting in East Palo Alto Monday afternoon, police said.

Police received a ShotSpotter activation alerting them to the shooting in the 2600 block of Illinois Street at 1:47 p.m.

Officers found the victim, identified as Jonathan Alcazar of East Palo Alto, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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A second victim arrived at a hospital with gunshot wounds and remains in critical condition tonight, police said.

No suspects have been identified in the shooting and police have not determined the motive.

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Anyone with information about the shooting has been asked to call East Palo Alto police at (650) 321-1112.

 

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