Driver shot after exchanging words with pedestrians in Redlands

Police say one of two men crossing the street opened fire on a vehicle Sunday night, injuring the driver.

Driver shot after exchanging words with pedestrians in Redlands
Redlands police are investigating a shooting near the intersection of Orange Street and San Bernardino Avenue that left a driver injured Sunday night, Nov. 8, 2026. (Google Maps)

REDLANDS, Calif. — A driver was shot Sunday night after exchanging words with a pedestrian near the intersection of Orange Street and San Bernardino Avenue, according to Redlands police.

The shooting occurred around 8:45 p.m. Nov. 8 as the victim and a passenger were traveling south on Orange Street.

Police said two men were crossing the street as the driver turned left onto San Bernardino Avenue. The driver and one of the pedestrians exchanged words before the vehicle continued east on San Bernardino Avenue.

One of the men then fired at the vehicle, striking the driver, police said.

The driver was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening and was later released.

Redlands police detectives are investigating the shooting. Police did not release a description of the suspects or indicate whether any arrests had been made.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Redlands Police Dispatch at 909-798-7681, ext. 8. Tips may also be submitted through the city's Redlands 311 mobile app.

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