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BART Police Involved in Shooting at Union City Station

A woman was shot by BART police following a traffic stop for alleged reckless driving.

  • A female suspect, identified as Jasmine Gao, was shot by BART police after a confrontation during a traffic stop at Union City Station.
  • The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Monday night in the station's parking lot.
  • Gao is in serious but stable condition at a hospital and faces multiple charges including assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer.
  • Both officers involved have been placed on administrative leave as standard procedure while the investigation continues.
  • BART’s Office of the Independent Police Auditor is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.
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