Vallejo

Woman, Child Found Shot Inside Car in Vallejo

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A 30-year-old woman and 8-year-old girl were found shot inside a car in Vallejo Wednesday night, police said.

Vallejo police around 10:43 p.m. responded to a reported shooting along the 800 block of Sonoma Boulevard.

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"It was rapid fire," a witness, who did not want to be identified, said. "I think it was an automatic weapon."

Officers found the victims suffering from at least one gunshot wound each. They were transported to local hospitals in critical condition, according to police.

An investigation is ongoing.

Neighbors said they're frustrated with the violence.

"That’s what this is, just a stupid thing, something that could be avoided," Ahmad Maliq said.

Further information was not immediately available.

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