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Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Update

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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY – Authorities investigated a fatal shooting Tuesday afternoon that involved a Stockton Police Department officer.

The incident began shortly after 2:00pm near Charter Way and Interstate 5. According to a release from the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, a Stockton Police vehicle was struck by another motorist near the location. The officer was uninjured, but the other involved driver fled the area in their vehicle.

The vehicle was located a short time later by another Stockton Police Officer as it ran a red light near the area of Highway 4 and Fresno Avenue. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver continued to flee. The officer pursuit the vehicle to the area of Roberts and Rolerson Road where it came to a dead end.

The officer exited his vehicle and ordered the other driver out, the sheriff’s office release said. It goes on to say the driver did not comply and shifted their vehicle into reverse, ramming the patrol car and knocking the officer over as he was struck by the door of his patrol vehicle. The officer regained his footing and fired on the vehicle.

Officers provided aid to the driver of the vehicle, who was identified only as a 54 year old woman. Medics transported her to the hospital where she was pronounced deceased. The police officer did not suffer major injuries.

The incident is under investigation by the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, Stockton Police Department, San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office, California Department of Justice, and the Medical Examiner’s Office.

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.

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Homicide Investigated on Anne Street

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STOCKTON – Authorities investigated a fatal shooting late Saturday morning in a South Stockton neighborhood.

Shortly before noon, officers responded to the area of Anne and Tenth Streets for a report of a person shot. Arriving officers found a 40 year old man who had been shot. Medical personnel pronounced the victim deceased.

Detectives took over the investigation, and no suspect information was available Saturday.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Police at (209) 937-8377 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Sheriff’s Investigation Closes Highway 33

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STANISLAUS COUNTY – An investigation conducted by the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office closed down Highway 33 just outside the City of Newman Friday night.

Highway 33 between Stuhr and Anderson Roads was closed due to a large law enforcement presence. Early reports indicate a pursuit involving an armed suspect with shots fired, however no details have been released by officials.

Several witnesses in the area said they saw several law enforcement vehicles speeding up the highway with lights and sirens, followed by several booms from a nearby orchard.

Several agencies were on scene including Newman and Ceres Police Departments, California Highway Patrol and Merced County Sheriff’s Office. Some officials stated they came from as far as Los Banos due to the severity of the situation.

One ambulance was seen leaving the scene with lights and siren, presumably with the involved suspect.

Further details will be released as they are made available.

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Murder-Suicide Attempt Claims Life of Child

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MODESTO – A man shot and killed an eight year old girl before turning the gun on himself Wednesday evening, according to officials with the Modesto Police Department.

Shortly before 7:00pm, officers were dispatched to a home on the 3700 block of Havenhurst Court for a report of a suicidal person. Arriving officers saw the person through the window of the home armed with a gun. After officers attempted to communicate, the person told officers he was going to come out of the home unarmed.

Before the man exited, officers heard gunfire from inside the residence. Additional officers and deputies with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist. When police entered the home they found 50 year old Donovan Halstead suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Halstead’s eight year old daughter was also found shot in the home. Emergency responders tried to save her life, but she died from her injuries.

Halstead was taken to a hospital but was not expected to survive.

Officials with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to take over the investigation.

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