Second Suspect Arrested in Connection with November 2024 Homicide in Stockton
STOCKTON, CA — “On November 18, 2024, at approximately 6:44 p.m., Officers responded to the area of N California St/E Park St on a report of a shooting. When Officers arrived on scene they located the two male victims, 18 and 30, who had been struck by gunfire. They were transported to an area hospital. The 18-year-old was treated for a non-life-threatening injury and released from the hospital. Unfortunately, the 30-year-old victim was pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries. Detectives were notified and responded to take over the investigation.
November 26, 2024 Arrest Update:
Detectives have continued to work on this homicide since it occurred. De’Arius Wilson, 22, was identified as a suspect in the case. On November 26, Officers were able to locate Wilson with the assistance of the US Marshal Task Force. Wilson was taken into custody and booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on homicide-related charges.
February 22, 2025 Arrest update:
Detectives have continued to conduct follow up on this homicide case since it occurred. A second suspect was identified in the case as, De’Andre Watts, 23. On February 22, 2025, members from the US Marshals Task Force arrested Watts, in north Stockton, without incident. Watts was booked into the San Joaquin County Jail for homicide.
The investigation is ongoing.”
