A harrowing scene unfolded in San Bernardino County, California, over the weekend when a car plowed into a crowd outside a bar, igniting a chaotic eruption of gunfire and forcing bystanders to flee for their lives.
According to the Redlands Police Department, the dramatic event took place in the early hours of Sunday morning. Four individuals were hospitalized following what authorities suspect to be an attempted vehicular homicide.
Witnesses indicate the chaos started with a heated disagreement outside The Underground, a well-known restaurant and bar, just before 1:30 a.m. As tensions escalated, one person involved in the confrontation got into a 2022 Tesla and initially drove off, only to return shortly thereafter with terrifying intent.
The driver of the Tesla reportedly rammed into four unsuspecting people who were standing in the street, directly in front of the bar. The vehicle then careened out of control, crashing into a curb.
Despite the crash, the driver managed to flee the scene, the car leaving a trail of leaking fluids in its wake as it disappeared into the night.
Despite the impact, the car sped away from the scene, apparently leaving behind a trail of leaking fluids.
After the initial strike, an “unknown suspect” drew a gun and unleashed a flurry of shots, police said, shattering the window of one business while damaging the door of another.
Police confirmed there have been no reports of anyone struck by gunfire.
However, four victims sustained serious injuries in the hit-and-run and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
No arrests have been announced in connection with the attack.
Bruno, the business owner whose window was shattered by gunfire, told Fox 11 Los Angeles that a similar incident has taken place in the area before.
The area in downtown Redlands is known for frequent altercations and disturbances, with some describing it as “a location people go after they have been kicked out of other bars,” the outlet reported.
