WATERFORD – A man who fired a gun inside of a home and then again outside as deputies responded to investigate was fatally shot early Tuesday morning.
Shortly before 3:30am deputies responded to the 13000 block of Bentley Street near Tim Bell Road in Waterford for a report of a gunshot that came from inside of a home. Authorities say one of the residents inside called 911 to report that a room mate, identified as 27 year old Bradly Locklin, fired a gun inside the home for unknown reasons. The caller also said several other people were in the home, some of them hiding inside of a bedroom.
Responding deputies worked to plan an escape for the residents, but not all of them felt safe exiting the home. Officials said attempts were made to reach Locklin by telephone and also by using a PA system but they received no response.
At about 4:16am officials said Locklin exited the home through the front door armed with a gun and fired at least one shot. As he began walking back to the home a deputy fired on round, hitting Locklin.
Andrew Everett who lives nearby with his grandparents was awaken by the commotion.
“I looked out the window and saw a crowd of cops,” he said as he gestured toward the home. “Riot shields and everything, walking right up to that door.”
Everett didn’t see too much after that, but said he saw deputies carry locklin out from the home. Deputies and medics began to perform aid to Locklin, but he died at the scene.
Several adults were found unharmed inside the home by deputies as they entered to make sure no one else was hurt. No deputies were injured during the incident as well.
A multi-agency investigation was launched including involvement from the Major Crimes Unit, the Office of the District Attorney, as well as Internal Affairs. The involved deputy was placed on paid administrative leave per department policy.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Rodriguez at (209) 525-7117 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.
Carlos Rodriguez is an Emmy Award winning photojournalist specializing in public safety and natural disasters. His passion for local news stems from a deep commitment to his community, with a selfless mission to inform the citizens of the valley. As he worked on assignment for 19 days at the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California, he spent most of his time helping survivors contact their loved ones to let them know they were ok. Carlos is a veteran of Univision, FOX, and Telemundo TV stations and a native of Modesto, California.
TURLOCK – A Turlock Police Officer was injured when he was involved in a crash while trying to stop a speeding vehicle Tuesday.
The crash happened in the area of Palm Street and Hawkeye Avenue. The officer, whom authorities identified as Gavin Allison, had his lights and sirens on as he was trying to catch up to a speeding driver when he was involved in a collision with another motorist.
Officer Allison suffered moderate injuries that required stitches to his arm and leg, but is expected to make a full recovery. The other motorist involved in the crash was not injured. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Officer Rocha at (209) 668-5550 extension 6130.
MODESTO – Emergency crews responded to a report of a vehicle collision on Claus Road Monday morning.
The crash was reported near the area of Claus Road and Cedar Creek Drive at about 8:00am. Early reports indicate a pickup truck and another vehicle collided before the pickup hit a tree.
Arriving personnel reported one motorist appeared to have a broken leg.
MERCED COUNTY – A 20 year old woman was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of DUI and vehicular manslaughter after a crash claimed the lives of two people.
The crash was reported at about 12:19am on Highway 165 near Turner Avenue. According to California Highway Patrol, 20 year old Melissa Rosales of Los Banos was driving a BMW SUV at high speeds south on Highway 165 when she crossed lanes at a curve. Her vehicle crashed into an oncoming Honda Accord driven by a 41 year old man from Ceres with a juvenile passenger. Both occupants of the Honda were killed in the crash.
Rosales suffered major injuries and was taken to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Officials say she was under the influence at the time of the crash and faces DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges.
All involved persons were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.