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Suspect in Fatal Shooting Outside Stockton Bank Found Guilty

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STOCKTON – The man accused of a fatal shooting outside a Golden 1 bank on Pacific Avenue was found guilty this week, the San Joaquin County District Attorney announced.

Laonard Alexander, 45, was found guilty of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Tyrique Harris outside the credit union branch on August 11th, 2022. Police responded to the report of the shooting at about 10:45am and found Harris suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the head and face. Efforts to save his life were unsuccessful, and he died at the scene.

The bank was open and filled with customers at the time of the shooting.

Authorities said video surveillance revealed that the suspect and victim were both involved in an altercation in the parking lot prior to the gunfire. Officials say after conducting business in the bank, the suspect approached the victim from behind and shot him six times.

Alexander was also convicted of a firearm enhancement. He faces 50 years to life in prison, and is scheduled to be sentenced on October 21st.

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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Threat Cancels Class at Modesto High School

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MODESTO – Classes were canceled Thursday morning at Modesto High School after police were notified of a threat.

A message sent out by Modesto City Schools read in part “Modesto Police Officers are at Modesto High this morning investigating a threat of a possible explosive device. There will be no school this morning until the campus can be deemed safe.”

A police spokesperson said out of an abundance of caution the campus is being cleared.

As of this post, authorities were still searching the campus.

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Parents Arrested, Charged in Death of 2 Year Old

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STOCKTON – The parents of a two year old girl were arrested and charged in her death after police say she was malnourished and neglected.

The incident began early Monday morning, when fire and medical personnel were dispatched at about 3:15am to a home on the 300 block of West Oak Street. The report indicated help was needed for a two year old girl who was unresponsive. She was taken to a hospital where she was declared dead.

Police say the girl was malnourished, appeared extremely emaciated, and had clear signs of neglect. Detectives and CPS officials responded to the home to investigate.

Both parents were taken into the police department for questioning. Gregorio Ornelas, 61, and Jessica Chavez, 39, were both arrested and charged with child abuse resulting in death.

Both parents were booked into the San Joaquin County Jail without possibility of bail. They are due in court Wednesday afternoon.

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Victim Shot During Robbery

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Stockton Police Department

STOCKTON – A 19 year old man was hospitalized after he was shot during a robbery Sunday afternoon.

Shortly after 1:30pm, Stockton Police Officers were called to the 10000 block of Hidden Cove Circle for a report of a shooting.

Officers learned that the suspect shot the victim, took his property, and fled the area. The victim was taken to a hospital to be treated for his injury. He is expected to recover.

The only description available of the suspect was a black male in his 20’s.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Stockton Police Department or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600.

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