Suspect arrested in connection to 6 murders in CA, Stockton officials say

STOCKTON, Calif. — Stockton authorities stated on Saturday an arrest has been made linked to the six murders in California.

Stockton Police Chief Stanley McFadden, Metropolis Supervisor Harry Black and Mayor Kevin Lincoln made the announcement in a joint press convention concerning the murder collection investigation.

Police say Wesley Brownlee, 43, was arrested as he was driving at 2 a.m. on Saturday.

He is the prime suspect in six deadly shootings, together with of 1 man in Oakland. A seventh capturing sufferer survived.

McFadden believes Brownlee was making ready to kill once more.

“He was on a mission to kill. He was out looking,” stated McFadden. “As officers made contact with him, he was carrying darkish clothes and carrying a masks round his neck. He was additionally armed with a firearm when he was taken into custody. We’re positive we stopped one other killing.”

Stockton police say ballistics assessments linked the suspect to all seven shootings. 5 of the shootings occurred after July 8.

Chief Mcfadden says ideas from the neighborhood helped decide the place Brownlee lived. Brownlee is a Stockton resident, who lives near one of many crime scenes.

“We maintained eyes on that residence, till he grew to become cellular. As soon as he grew to become cellular, that is once we began to proceed to comply with him till we finally took him off, the place we recognized he’s posing a risk,” McFadden stated.

“Regardless that there (aren’t) any phrases we will say to convey again the misplaced family members, the least that we might do is do our half to assist convey justice. And right here we’re right this moment,” says Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln.

Officers try to find out if the gun they discovered when Brownleee was arrested is identical gun used within the different shootings. They are saying Brownlee has a felony previous, however did not elaborate. And so they nonetheless do not have a motive on this case.

It is now as much as the San Joaquin D.A.’s workplace to file the suitable expenses.

“My deputy district attorneys, who’ve been right here all evening, are reviewing the proof as we converse. And they’re working actively in partnership with the investigation, to find out the costs that can proceed him,” says San Joaquin County District Lawyer Tori Verber-Salazar.

Brownleee can be arraigned on Tuesday. The D.A.’s workplace says after the arraignment, they may announce the costs.

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