Vallejo High School Shooting: Girl struck by possible stray bullet

(Image courtesy Vallejo Police Department)

Posted: Jan 31, 2023 / 08:41 PM PST

Updated: Jan 31, 2023 / 08:41 PM PST

VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) — A girl was shot outside Vallejo High School on Tuesday afternoon, the Vallejo Police Department said in a press release. The victim was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Police believe the shooting was between two moving vehicles. VPD said it appears to be a stray round that struck the girl. Police do not believe she was the intended target.

“Our schools need to be a safe place for our children. This senseless and brazen daytime shooting near the school is unacceptable,” VPD Chief Jason Ta said.

The shooting happened at approximately 3:34 p.m. after students had been dismissed for the day. School will be open on Wednesday, but with increased security and a police presence.

“We will utilize all of our available resources to investigate this matter and assist the school in providing a safer environment,” Ta said. “We ask for any witnesses to cooperate and provide information to help us solve this senseless crime.”