GANG-RELATED SHOOTINGS THROUGHOUT TOWN


On Sunday, June 21, 2020, at about 9:53 PM, officers responded to the area of Warthan Street and Sacramento Street regarding a report of shots fired. Upon arriving, the reporting party stated their friend had been shot at by unknown subjects in a dark colored sedan. Several shell casings were recovered in the area. The vehicle was last seen fleeing westbound on Sacramento Street. The victim in this case refused to provide any information.

On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at about 12:20 AM, officers responded to the Tara Glenn Apartment Complex on a report of shots being fired into an apartment. Upon arriving, officers contacted the victim who said she was inside her apartment with her two young children when she heard a loud bang and noticed the glass from her window break.

During the investigation, it was found a 12-gauge shotgun was used by the suspect(s). One round was fired into the apartment, narrowly missing one of the victim’s children. It is believed the intended target was a neighboring gang member.

On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at about 12 PM, officers responded to the West Wood Apartment Complex on a report of people being shot at. The victims, known Norteno Criminal Street Gang Members, were sitting outside of their apartment when a dark colored sedan passed by, firing several rounds at the group. The group ran inside of their apartment and the vehicle fled the area, through the apartments. Nobody was injured during the shooting. Shell casings were recovered at the scene.

The Police Department is actively investigating these incidents and is asking anybody with any information to call (559) 935-1525, option 1. You can remain anonymous if you wish.