Recent Fremont Shooting Hits Close To Kennedy

On Sep. 5, a rare case of tragedy and violence has struck Fremont. Two people were shot and killed in a parking lot, reportedly during a drive-by incident.

According to an official press release, Fremont Police officers followed up on a report of a shooting on Sep. 5 around 11:12 pm. 

The shooting occurred at the 6000 Stevenson Blvd block or near the Royal Palace Banquet Hall. When officers arrived on the scene, they immediately administered aid to one victim, who unfortunately died on the scene. Another victim was transported to the hospital but also succumbed to their injuries. These shooting deaths were the third and fourth homicides respectively for Fremont. According to the investigation unit, a car drove by the victims in the parking lot and opened fire. The investigation unit is also conducting interviews, reviewing any surveillance footage, and following up on leads related to the ongoing case in the meantime. he Royal Palace Banquet Hall is approximately one mile away from John F. Kennedy High School. Fremont, which is considered the happiest city in the United States, is not a particularly dangerous place, but in a time of unrest and the proximity of such a violent act, the JFK community is concerned about the safety of Fremont.

“Incidents like that should not be happening around here. Shootings like that should not happen at all, let alone a plaza where a bunch of families could be. I am concerned about the safety of JFK after all. Especially with the concern of school shootings happening nationwide, it’s not reassuring to students and families in or not in JFK,” Caesar Opaon (12) commented. “It [The shooting] is surprisingly close compared to the other shootings that happen on television. It brings a small sense of fear in me that I could be another victim of gun violence.  Especially in the current unrest of America, it feels increasingly more unsafe as time goes by.” Ryan Robert Kennedy (12) added.

However, even with the sadness and unease the violence brings, the JFK community is still finding positivity and hope. Opaon states, “I am just thankful everyday that I am able to go home safely. I have to keep in mind that some days may be my last. I just have to be thankful I can go home and wake up the next day, but I have to be conscious of my surroundings in the event a violent act occurs.”

Robert Kennedy says, “I hope more safety precautions will be made throughout Fremont to prevent another incident like this. I also hope that more awareness around violence will be prevalent throughout Fremont.”

Photo by Kason Lai | Nearby shooting occurs at above food plaza.