What began as a joyful Picnic Day celebration near UC Davis ended in panic as gunshots rang out at Community Park on Saturday. According to an official alert from the University of California, Davis, three individuals were injured during the incident, which occurred at a gathering organized by a campus-affiliated group.
The university promptly issued an Aggie Alert urging students and staff to avoid the area around 14th Street and Community Park, while clarifying that there is no credible threat to the campus at this time.
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What We Know So Far
Local outlet The Davis Enterprise reported that the victims were treated at the scene and later transported to the hospital. The severity of their injuries remains unknown, and fortunately, no fatalities have been confirmed. Authorities stated that the shooter fled immediately after the incident, triggering a widespread manhunt.
In response, F Street south of Covell Boulevard was shut down and traffic rerouted to ensure public safety.
Ongoing Investigation
Davis Police are leading the investigation and maintaining a heavy presence at the site. The motive behind the shooting is still unclear.
The UC Davis Picnic Day, typically a time of community celebration, has now been marred by this unexpected act of violence.
Previous Incidents Near UC Davis
This is not the first violent incident near the UC Davis campus. Notable past events include:
- February 2022: A shooting near the Mace Blvd. on-ramp to I-80 involved gunfire between motorists.
- January 2019: A shooting in Downtown Davis prompted another university-wide alert.
- December 2004: A fatal police shooting occurred outside the Student Housing office involving a non-student armed suspect.
Campus Remains Secure
Despite the chaos, university officials reaffirmed that the campus is safe. Students and locals are advised to remain alert and avoid the affected areas until the investigation concludes.
