Tragedy struck Vallejo once more on Tuesday night, December 20, when gunshots shattered the evening calm, leading to the city's 22nd homicide of the year. The Vallejo Police Department confirmed the fatal shooting that took place on the 700 block of Sereno Drive at around 9:57 P.M. Officers rushed to the scene following distress calls, only to find that a gunshot victim had already been hurried to a nearby hospital's parking lot by unidentified individuals, according to the Vallejo Police Department's press release.
The unnamed male victim, who arrived at the hospital with at least one gunshot wound, was pronounced dead despite medical staff's attempts to save him. Police were quick to cordon off the area, determining the exact location of the shooting through evidence collected at the scene; the department's statement outlined the harrowing find and urged public cooperation.
Authorities are delving into the motive and specifics behind the violence as the Vallejo Police Department Detective Division handles the investigation. The details surrounding the victim's fate remain a mystery, with law enforcement withholding his identity until the Solano County Coroner's Office notifies his loved ones.
The Vallejo Police Department calls on witnesses or anyone with information to step forward. They can reach out to Detective Wesley Pittman at (707) 334-1274, [email protected], or Detective Daniel Callison at (707) 648-4533 [email protected].
For further details on the case or for media queries, Sgt. Rashad Hollis of the Vallejo Police Department serves as the Public Information Officer. Sgt. Hollis is available via email at [email protected] or by phone at (707) 567-4233.
