A late‑night bar fight in Redlands quickly spiralled out of control when a car deliberately drove into a crowd, and gunfire broke out, with chilling video now circulating online and sparking outrage over escalating street violence.
The shocking incident took place early on Sunday morning outside The Underground, a popular bar and restaurant in downtown Redlands, San Bernardino County, California.
Just before 1.30 a.m., Redlands police received reports of a fight involving several people outsideThe Underground on East Citrus Avenue.
According to the Redlands Police Department, witnesses said multiple individuals were involved in the altercation, drawing attention from bystanders. Moments later, the situation escalated into something far more dangerous.
After the initial confrontation, one person involved in the fight drove away in a2022 Tesla, heading west on Citrus Avenue. Minutes later, the vehicle returned and sped towards the bar, striking four people standing in the street. Onlookers captured the terrifying moment on video, and the footage has since spread widely online.
Police have described the crash as a suspected attempted vehicular homicide. All four victims suffered serious injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital. Two have since been released, while authorities continue to monitor the condition of the remaining victims.
Following the collision, the driver lost control and hit a kerb. Despite the damage to the car and fluids leaking from it, the vehicle sped off westbound on Citrus Avenue.
Police have classified the incident as a hit‑and‑run and are actively searching for the driver. At the time of reporting, no arrests had been made.
In the immediate aftermath of the crash, gunfire broke out nearby. An 'unknown suspect' reportedly fired multiple shots, hitting the window of one business and the door of another.
Fortunately, no one was struck by the gunfire. Still, the sound of the shots added to the panic among the crowd and amplified the sense of chaos in the downtown area.
Source: International Business Times UK
