Killings of 5 males in California are associated, police say

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Rewards totaling $85,000 have been provided for data resulting in an arrest in 5 deadly shootings since July in Stockton, California, that investigators consider are associated, police mentioned.

After reviewing surveillance footage, detectives have positioned an unidentified “particular person of curiosity” within the killings, Stockton Police Chief Stanley McFadden wrote on the division’s Fb web page Saturday. Police launched a grainy nonetheless picture of an individual filmed from behind, dressed all in black and carrying a black cap.

The most recent killing occurred shortly earlier than 2 a.m. Tuesday, when a 54-year-old man was shot in a residential space simply north of downtown, McFadden mentioned.

Police mentioned he was the fifth man fatally shot since July 8 inside a radius of some sq. miles. Detectives consider all 5 homicides are associated “based mostly on our investigation and the experiences we’re receiving,“ McFadden mentioned.

Police mentioned the victims have been every strolling alone after they have been killed within the night or early morning within the metropolis of 320,000 residents about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of the state capital, Sacramento.

The ages of the victims vary from 21 to 54; 4 of the boys have been Hispanic and one was white, McFadden mentioned.

“We’re dedicated to defending our neighborhood and fixing these instances using all of the assets at our disposal together with YOU. We want YOUR assist!!!! If anybody, has data relating to these investigations, name us instantly. Please bear in mind our victims have grieving relations who want decision. If you recognize one thing, say one thing,” the chief wrote on Fb.

Town of Stockton put up a $75,000 reward, and Stockton Crime Stoppers provided an extra $10,000.

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