Mountain View: Six-year-old boy shot on Christmas

Mountain View: Six-year-old boy shot on Christmas

MOUNTAIN VIEW — Police here are investigating a double shooting on Christmas evening that injured a 6-year-old boy and a man.

According to Mountain View police, the shooting occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, at a home on the 900 block of Clark Avenue. A yet-to-be-identified person allegedly walked up, fired into the home, then fled the area.

Both the boy and the adult’s injuries were not life-threatening, police said. The boy was hospitalized and is expected to make a full recovery.

Police say they conducted an “extensive search” that failed to yield a suspect. No arrests have been made, and police haven’t pinpointed a motive.

Anyone with information on the shooting can contact Detective Josh Gould at [email protected]. Police say Spanish speaking tipsters should contact Detective Angelica Espitia at [email protected]. An anonymous tip line has also been set up at 650-903-6618.