REDLANDS, CALIFORNIA — A violent chain of events unfolded outside a bar in downtown Redlands after a fight escalated into a hit-and-run crash that left four people seriously injured and gunfire erupting in the area.
Witnesses reported an altercation involving multiple individuals near the bar before the situation spiraled further. According to accounts from the scene, one person involved in the dispute got into a vehicle and left the area.
Vehicle Returns and Strikes Crowd
Shortly after departing, the driver reportedly returned and drove directly into a group of people standing on the street. Four individuals were struck in what authorities are treating as a hit-and-run incident.
Emergency responders transported all four victims to a nearby hospital. Officials described their injuries as major. Law enforcement has not yet released the identities of the victims or the suspected driver.
Gunfire Reported Amid Chaos
As first responders worked to secure the scene, an unknown suspect reportedly fired several shots. Bullets struck the window and door of nearby businesses, adding to the chaos in the downtown area.
Authorities confirmed that, despite the gunfire, no shooting victims were reported. Investigators are working to determine whether the shooting was connected to the initial altercation or occurred as a separate incident during the unfolding disturbance.
Investigation Ongoing
Police have not announced any arrests in connection with the crash or the gunfire. Officers canvassed the area for witnesses and reviewed surveillance footage from nearby businesses.
The sequence of events — beginning with a fight, followed by a vehicle striking pedestrians, and culminating in shots fired — has left the Redlands community shaken.
Officials are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact local law enforcement as the investigation continues. For updates on this developing situation and other major incidents nationwide, stay informed with GordonRamsayClub.com.
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