By: Hanna Nakano
Three people were shot during a concert at Community Park on Picnic Day, as of Wednesday no arrests have been made or suspects named.
Two of the gunshot victims were teenagers, the third a 24-year-old. They were treated at the scene for non-life threatening injuries, and then taken to the hospital, according to Davis Police Department.
A fraternity from UC Davis was hosting a free concert at Community Park when the shots were fired. Across the street, young children were playing Little League.
Video from the Little League field shows children running to safety and laying on the ground as the shots continue to fire.
The Community Park area was so congested with concert-goers, the Police Department says, it took an hour and a half, many boots on the ground, and a full scale helicopter operation with loud speakers to clear the crime scene.
Photos of alleged suspects have made rounds on social media, but Davis Police says they have not named a suspect yet and that they need time to do a proper investigation.
During a City Council meeting Tuesday evening, the Police Department said they have six investigators working on the case—but could use 12.
>>Watch the full CITY COUNCIL SESSION here.
STATEMENT FROM UCD:
The UC Davis community is saddened by the news that individuals enjoying a day at Community Park in Davis were injured in a shooting Saturday afternoon. That the incident occurred as thousands of people were enjoying the university’s annual student-led Picnic Day on campus, is even more disheartening. The on-campus festivities were winding down when news broke about the shooting.
Like everyone, UC Davis is learning more from the city of Davis Police, who are leading this investigation. We wish a full recovery for those individuals who were injured. We’re grateful for the response from the Davis Police Department and other first responders on scene, including the UC Davis police and fire departments. We are checking in with our students to determine if any of those who were at Community Park today need support.
Picnic Day is a day when tens of thousands of visitors join us as we celebrate our people, programs and community. Our hearts go out to our students who organize such a massive effort on campus, and to all those in the city of Davis, where activities often peaceably continue.
As the Davis Police continue their investigation, we will cooperate fully.
We will provide updates that are pertinent to campus if we have them.
