Waymo notified San Mateo police about two teenagers drinking and allegedly shooting from a driverless car. The police found that the teens were using toy guns to shoot Orbeez while being transported.
On Monday, the San Mateo Police Department reported that Waymo called the police on two 15-year-olds who were allegedly drinking and shooting from the vehicle. The police shared details on their Facebook page, expressing concern over the actions of the teens.
Upon arriving, police found that the teens were not using real firearms but were shooting Orbeez from a toy gun while consuming beverages. Orbeez are polymer beads that expand when wet and can be shot from toy guns, which the police indicated might have been used inappropriately.
Officers approached the Waymo vehicle with guns drawn as a precaution. The police’s social media post highlighted the dangers of shooting projectiles at speed, while also addressing the issue of underage drinking.
Waymo, the driverless vehicle company owned by Google, mentioned on its support page that it may review video footage under specific circumstances, especially after being alerted to an incident. However, Waymo did not provide an immediate comment on this situation.
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Waymo notified San Mateo police about two teenagers drinking and allegedly shooting from a driverless car. The police found that the teens were using toy guns to shoot Orbeez while being transported.