Stockton Multiple-Homicide Investigation: Reward Increased to $95K for Info Leading to Arrest
Above: CCTV image of person of interest (All images courtesy of Stockton PD)
Originally published by the Stockton Police Department:
“Based on our investigation and the reports we are receiving, we believe the following homicide cases are related:
* July 8, 2022, shooting death of a 35-year-old white man that occurred in the 5600 block of Kermit Lane. The time of occurrence was 12:31 am.
* August 11, 2022, shooting death of a 43-year-old Hispanic man that occurred in the 4900 block of West Lane. The time of occurrence was 9:49pm.
* August 30, 2022, shooting death of a 21-year-old Hispanic man in the 800 block E. Hammer Lane. The time of occurrence was 6:41 am.
* September 21, 2022, shooting death of a 52-year-old Hispanic man in the 4400 block of Manchester Avenue. The time of occurrence was 4:27 am.
* September 27, 2022, shooting death of a 54-year-old Hispanic man in the 900 block of Porter Avenue. The time of occurrence was 1:53 am.
Once again, these homicides occurred in the evening or early morning hours and our victims were alone.
Today, City Manager Harry Black advised me that the City of Stockton is putting up a $75,000.00 reward for information that leads to an arrest in this investigation. Stockton Crime Stoppers will also pay a $10,000.00 cash reward. Both rewards total $85,000.00.
Today, we are opening a tip line for anyone with information regarding this investigation. The number is 209-937-8167. You can also email your information to policetips[at]stocktonca.gov.
Please submit any video surveillance to stocktonpdca.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/tips2022 or scan the QR code and like always anonymous information can be submitted to Stockton Crime Stoppers at 209-946-0600 or stocktoncrimestoppers.org
Again, our detectives and task force officers have been working around the clock on these investigations. We are committed to protecting our community and solving these cases utilizing all the resources at our disposal including YOU. We need YOUR help!!!! If anyone, has information regarding these investigations, call us immediately. Please remember our victims have grieving family members who need resolution. If you know something, say something.
Finally, we would like to remind everyone to remain vigilant and have good situational awareness. Please avoid isolated areas and travel in well-lit areas. Remember, there is safety in numbers so if you can, travel with a friend. If you see suspicious activity call 209-937-8377 or 911 if it’s an emergency.”
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“Today a local business owner of a construction company, who wants to remain anonymous, donated $10,000.00 towards the reward for information that leads to an arrest in the homicide series investigation that occurred between July 8, 2022, to September 27, 2022. The new total is now $95,000.00.
The Stockton Police Department is encouraging anyone with information to call our tip line at (209) 937-8167. You can also email your information to policetips[at]stocktonca.gov.
You can submit anonymous tips to Stockton Crime Stoppers by:
TYPE – Submit a Tip online using the Stockton Crime Stoppers website at StocktonCrimeStoppers.org.
TALK – Call Stockton Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600.
DOWNLOAD the P3 Tips Mobile App and submit tips anonymously.
Stockton Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest.”