Law enforcement responded to the scene of a police shooting near the Hillsborough Town Hall and police department on Saturday.
According to the Hillsborough Police Department, an officer was shot and is expected to make a full recovery. The department said the officer was ambushed and later returned fire.
Additionally, the suspect had entered the rear lot of the police building and "remains at large." according to HPD.
Police Activity:
— Hillsborough PD (CA) (@HillsboroughPD) February 23, 2025
There is a large law enforcement presence in the area of the Hillsborough Police Department.
We are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred in our parking lot. The suspect remains at large.
HPD will announce a location and time for a press…
The shooting, which occurred at the police department's parking lot, sparked a public safety alert.
Per the Burlingame Police Department, there was an active police investigation near Floribunda Avenue and El Camino Real and residents were advised to shelter in place.
Individuals were advised to stay indoors, lock doors, windows and avoid the area. The shelter-in-place order was lifted in the area Sunday morning.
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Various nearby agencies also responded to the scene to help search for the suspect.
No other details were released.
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