We are seeing the initial numbers on how destructive 4th of July fireworks were across the Bay Area. But where were the officers? ABC7 News looks into the details.
'Sounds like WWIII': Data shows what Bay Area law enforcement officers were doing on July 4thWe are seeing the initial numbers on how destructive 4th of July fireworks were across the Bay Area. But where were the officers?We are seeing the initial numbers on how destructive 4th of July fireworks were across the Bay Area. ABC7 News reporter Luz Pena gathered data from multiple cities that show a number of grass fires, injuries and arrests.
In Oakland, Xochitl Guerrero said she stayed indoors hearing a mix between fireworks and gun fire in her neighborhood. Captain Valle said they had a strategic deployment sending officers to areas that were problematic ahead of the 4th. We contacted SFPD asking about arrests. We are still waiting to hear back. The city's health department did confirm Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital received eight patients from July 3 - 5 with blast injuries from fireworks to the face and hands who were admitted in fair to critical condition."The sounds of fireworks makes them want to run and see where it's coming from and what is happening. Sound like bombs to them," said Rivera.
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