Two men shot at crowded Union City restaurant

UNION CITY — Two men who were shot Friday night at a crowded restaurant are expected to survive, police said.

The victims, ages 28 and 29, were found with gunshot wounds by responding officers dispatched at 11:50 p.m. to Mexico Lindo, a restaurant and cantina on Alvarado-Niles Road.

Police did not say if the men were shot inside or outside the building.

The victims were taken to a hospital with what police said were non-life-threatening injuries.

“This was an isolated incident and there are no additional threats to the public,” Union City police said in a statement.

Authorities did not release any information about suspects or a possible motive. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Detective Angela Fonseca at AngelaF@unioncity.org or 510-675-5227. Anonymous tipsters can leave information on the UCPD tip line at 510-675-5207 or at tips@unioncity.org.