Police authorities in Northern California are looking for a Gunman serial killer linked to more than six brutal executions.
The Stockton police authorities said although they have not been able to determine a motive, the killings are intentional and residents should be careful, as the ballistic evidence is linking the shootings together.
Stockton Police Chief Joe McFadden told ABC News’ “GMA3” on Thursday:
“The suspect could’ve “easily taken vehicles, taken money, credit cards, but none of that stuff has been taken. It seems that this person or persons is very focused on the killing — and very calm and confident afterwards.”
“What we seem to have in common is probably complexion — it has been folks that are different races, but they have a similar complexion,” the chief continued.
“The location, the environments have been consistent: It’s very dark locations, it’s locations where there’s not very many witnesses around. This is a person that lurks in the shadows. Our victims are being caught by surprise.”
They also know that all of the victims were alone, and the killings happened at night or in the early morning.
Gunman kills victim on April 10, 2021
At 4:18 a.m. on April 10, 2021, a 40-year-old man was shot and killed in Oakland, California. Stockton police affirmed on Monday that this killing has been linked to the spree; all of the other attacks were in Stockton.
Gunman shoots another victim on April 16, 2021
Days later, on April 16, 2021, at 3:20 a.m., a 46-year-old woman was shot in Stockton and she survived her injuries. She told officers she was in her tent and listened to someone approaching. She came out to find someone brandishing a gun, police said. Multiple shots were fired but the shooter didn’t say anything, she told the police.
The gunman shot more victims on July 8th, 2022, August 11th, 2022, August 30th, 2022, September 21, 2022, September 27th, 2022, and many more dates they believe victims are linked to the gunman.
Police have released a picture of their suspect and they ask anyone with information to call Stockton Crime Stoppers at 209-946-0600.
