Public asked to shelter in place during search for Hillsborough police officer shooting suspect

HILLSBOROUGH, Calif. (KGO) -- Police are investigating a reported shooting near the Hillsborough Town Hall and police station on Floribunda Avenue that left an officer injured on Saturday.

Residents in the area are being asked to shelter in place while authorities search for a suspect who allegedly shot an officer in the rear parking lot of the Hillsborough Police Department. The call came in just before 4 p.m.

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Police say that an unknown individual shot at the police officer, who immediately returned fire. The suspect was then said to have fled the scene in an unknown direction. It is also unknown if the suspect sustained injuries from the officer's return fire.

Police and paramedics were on the scene, where a massive search took place in the area for the duration of the evening

Just after 5 p.m., Burlingame Police Department posted on social media, asking residents to shelter in place until further notice in the area of Floribunda Avenue and El Camino Real. "Please: Stay indoors and lock all doors and windows. Avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to work."

As of 10 p.m., authorities say the shelter-in-place order is still in effect for nearby residents. However, roads that were previously barricaded were reopened around 11 p.m.

Police say the officer who was shot was taken to San Francisco General Hospital, where they are expected to make a full recovery.

No further details were provided but authorities say the investigation is still ongoing and that law enforcement personnel are continuing to search the area surrounding the police department and pursuing any active leads.

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