OAKLAND, Calif. – Chaos erupted on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge on Tuesday when a startling incident unfolded as a naked woman, armed with a gun, began firing shots into oncoming traffic. The shocking event created a scene of panic and confusion, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement.
According to reports, the California Highway Patrol received multiple calls around 4:40 p.m. alerting them to a reckless driver heading eastbound on the busy bridge. As traffic came to a halt due to a car blocking multiple lanes, motorists were taken aback when they witnessed a woman without any clothes firing a weapon into the air.
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Eyewitnesses, Michael Crawford and his co-worker Alex, recounted the terrifying moments as they found themselves caught in the middle of the alarming situation. “I heard the pop like I saw her walking around and I heard (pop) and I was like ‘Oh, that’s gun, that’s actually a gun.’ So I heard it before I saw it,” Crawford recalled.
The situation escalated as the woman, brandishing a knife, exited her car and started yelling at other drivers. As onlookers attempted to navigate around the scene, the woman began firing rounds toward the vehicles, creating a hazardous and chaotic environment.
CHP spokesperson Officer Andrew Barclay stated that their officers took swift action to de-escalate the situation and convince the woman to surrender. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the woman was safely apprehended.
She was subsequently taken to the hospital for both a physical and psychiatric evaluation, as authorities suspect she may have been experiencing a mental health crisis. The woman is currently under a 72-hour hold at the hospital while investigations into the incident continue.
While acknowledging the mental health aspect of the situation, Officer Barclay emphasized the need to address the crime scene as well due to the discharged rounds. Processing the scene thoroughly is essential to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the events that transpired.
The bizarre and dangerous episode caused significant traffic delays for drivers, leaving many shaken and concerned about the safety and well-being of those involved. As the investigation unfolds, authorities will be working to shed light on the motive behind the woman’s actions and provide support to the community affected by this alarming incident.
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