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More victims sought in string of pellet gun shootings, say Gilroy police
By Tor Smith at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
(KRON) -- The Gilroy Police Department said a 20-year-old has been arrested in connection with a series of pellet gun shootings that injured seven people in the First Street corridor. Many of the incidents happened on June 14, according to Gilroy PD, and the ages of the victims range from 15 to 4...
Key takeaway Many of the incidents happened on June 14, according to Gilroy PD, and the ages of the victims range from 15 to 48.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The arrest of a 20-year-old in connection with the pellet gun shootings in Gilroy's First Street corridor brings some relief to the community, but the fact that seven people were injured raises concerns about public safety in the area. The incidents, which mostly occurred on June 14, affected a wide range of ages, from 15 to 48, suggesting that the perpetrator targeted people at random. As the police continue to investigate and seek additional victims, residents and business owners in the First Street corridor may be on high alert, wondering if there are more incidents that have gone unreported. The police department's efforts to identify other potential victims will be crucial in determining the full extent of the damage and preventing similar incidents in the future. The community will be watching to see how the authorities will work to prevent such random acts of violence in the area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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