Shots Fired In Direction Of Sikh Temple Turned Out To Be Neighbors Shooting At Squirrels
TRACY (CBS13) — The San Joaquin County Sheriff's office has launched an investigation after they received a call about shots fired in the direction of a Tracy Sikh temple Friday evening.
According to the sheriff's office, they received calls reporting a person shooting from a property off Hansen Road in the direction of the temple off Grant Line Road around 6:30 p.m. Responding Tracy police officers detained five people at the scene.
After investigating the shooting further, deputies learned family members on the adjoining property were shooting at ground squirrels and some rounds skipped up in the direction of the temple.
Officials say this was not a hate crime. No one was injured but a vehicle was damaged.
The sheriff's office said five firearms — three rifles and two handguns — were recovered at the scene and three men were cited for negligent discharge of a firearm.
The investigation is still ongoing.
***UPDATE TO THE EARLIER SHOTS FIRED INCIDENT IN TRACY***
— San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office (@SJSheriff) May 2, 2020
A total of 5 firearms were recovered; 3 rifles and 2 handguns. Three Hispanic male adults were cited for negligent discharge of a firearm. Attached is a picture of the weapon used today. pic.twitter.com/svarSjHwZ1