Pair shot in Santa Rosa refusing to answer police questions

Two people were shot and injured in a mysterious Saturday morning attack in south Santa Rosa, prompting them to seek refuge in the home of total strangers who called police to report what they thought might be a break-in.

The motive for the shooting is unknown. The victims, a 28-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man, both from Santa Rosa, refused to cooperate with investigators, Sgt. Dan Hackett said.

Both victims suffered gunshot wounds to their legs, Hackett said. The man was wounded in his foot, as well. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening, though an update on their condition was not available.

The shooting occurred around ?6 a.m. in the 2300 block of Corby Avenue, a few blocks north of Hearn Avenue, near Smokewood Drive and Cottonwood Drive, authorities said.

It apparently occurred outside some apartments, where residents of one unit were suddenly aware of strangers crashing through a back door, making for some confusion at first about the nature of the call, Hackett said.

It was unclear if the door had been locked, but it was broken as the victims entered the apartment, he said.

Several people called 911 to report gunshots, but it wasn’t clear if residents reporting intruders at their home were aware there had been a shooting, Hackett said.

Police officers provided medical treatment until paramedics arrived and transported the victims to a local hospital. Their names were withheld by police.

The Police Department’s Violent Crimes Investigation unit is investigating, Hackett said.

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