Tag: Shotgun

Rambling, conspiracy-filled “manifesto” discovered after shotgun-wielding Yreka man causes hostage crisis at Rain Rock Casino

YREKA, Calif., — Authorities have credited employees at the Rain Rock Casino in Yreka for their “quick thinking and brave actions” in keeping casino-goers safe during a potential hostage crisis involving a shotgun-wielding former employee who confronted guests and employees Saturday morning, March 12. According to official accounts, a manager at the casino was able to distract the armed man, […]

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Gunfire within half-block of FRJUSD’s Burney office forces lockdowns, bus diversions – Two arrested

BURNEY, Calif. — Authorities say a shotgun-wielding felon and wanted parolee who caused a school and district office lockdown after discharging his firearm was arrested earlier this morning, Tuesday, March 16. A second person was also arrested after the shooting, which happened within a half-block of the Fall River Joint Unified School District’s Burney office on Tamarack Avenue. The suspect, […]

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Couple arrested after shotgun blasts rattle Redding neighborhood

REDDING — A couple was arrested after shots were fired through the door of an apartment early Tuesday morning, April 21. The shooting happened at a complex on the 2700 block of Lanning Ave., according to officers, who took three children into protective custody after the violent incident. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Shots fired during Redding domestic disturbance leads to […]

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Man with loaded, sawed-off shotgun arrested in Jones Valley

REDDING — A man with multiple warrants for possession of a loaded firearm in public, possession of a controlled substance, and other charges, was arrested after he was once again found to be in possession of a loaded and illegally modified shotgun, as well as drug paraphernalia, late Saturday evening, Aug. 24. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Downtown Redding chase, shots […]

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Downtown Redding chase, shots fired, end with one arrested

REDDING — Authorities say a man was arrested after allegedly chasing two people while shooting at them with a shotgun in downtown Redding Saturday, Aug. 24. The dangerous, high-speed chase – which covered about two miles – ended when the victims crashed their SUV into a building at the intersection of Market and Tehama streets.  LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Spike […]

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APPLE VALLEY: Barricaded suspect injured when “less-lethal” round becomes embedded in man’s leg

APPLE VALLEY — A barricaded suspect was injured when he was shot with a “less-lethal” bean bag round, Friday night Nov. 3. The standoff happened on the 22600 block of Lone Eagle Road, northeast of Central and Bear Valley Roads in Apple Valley. Deputies responding to a disturbance call about 7:50 p.m., found a man barricaded inside a residence. While deputies tried to take […]

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RIVERSIDE: Man who fired gun at nearby pedestrians and pointed weapon at passing cars arrested

RIVERSIDE — Officers arrested a man, accused of pointing a handgun at numerous passing vehicles and firing his weapon in the direction of at least two victims walking in the area, Wednesday, Oct. 11. The multiple incidents were reported throughout the downtown and Eastside areas. The man was located and safely detained on a bridge overlooking 14th Street in Riverside. He was […]

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UPDATE: COTTONWOOD: More info emerging after shotgun shooting of father & son over property line dispute

COTTONWOOD — As if from a scene from the television series, “Fear Thy Neighbor,” authorities are saying a long-standing dispute between neighbors over a property line led to the double, shotgun shooting of a father and son, Thursday, Sept. 7. Officials arrested the alleged suspect at the scene of the incident, which happened on Tabitha Court, north of Phyllis and west of […]

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HEMET: Suicidal man, armed with numerous weapons, safely detained after short, but tense stand-off

Writer’s note: The armed and suicidal man in this incident was not pictured or named, due to his status as a “victim.” All suicidal subjects are considered victims, not criminals or suspects. HEMET – After a brief, but tense standoff, City of Hemet police officers managed to safely detain a suicidal man who was reportedly armed with a handgun and […]

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