Police in Union City are searching for an attempted murder suspect after a man was shot at a movie theater overnight.
On Wednesday around 12:50 p.m., police were called to the Cinemark Century Union Landing 25 and XD in the Union Landing Shopping Center on a report of a shooting. Officers evacuated the building and found the victim in one of the theaters.
The victim was taken to hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
According to investigators, a disturbance occurred between several patrons at the theater prior to the shooting. During the argument, the suspect fired a gun before fleeing the scene.
No further injuries were reported.
Union City Police are asking anyone who may have been in the theaters at the time of the shooting or who has information about the case to call Detective Smith at 510-675-5268. Tips can also be sent to the department’s tip line at 510-675-5207 or by email.
