
The Manteca Police Department reported a violent confrontation took place at the home of a local city councilman, resulting in a shooting that injured both the councilman and his stepson. Yesterday, the Manteca City Council Member, David Breitenbucher was involved in an altercation with his adult stepson, Landon White, at his residence on the 1000 block of Yolo Street at around 12:28 PM. During the incident, as the councilman subsequently defended himself with his firearm, his stepson sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
Preliminary findings from the investigation suggest that the argument turned physical, leading to the councilman suffering a head injury. After the councilman notified the authorities claiming he was attacked and received threats on his life, both individuals were then hospitalized for their injuries. According to the social media post by Manteca Police, the Detective Division is conducting an ongoing investigation to gather further details regarding the incident.
The councilman representing District 3, David Breitenbucher, has an established political career, serving the local community for over half a decade. Witnesses confirmed that Landon White, the 31-year-old stepson involved, is not a permanent dweller at Breitenbucher's home, a critical point of information that paints a clearer picture of the household dynamics.
In the wake of these events, the Manteca Police Department has appealed to the public, asking for respect towards Council Member Breitenbucher's privacy as the ordeal unfolds. Escalations like these can leave communities grappling with questions of safety and the sanctity of the home. For further inquiries, the department has directed the public to reach out to the Manteca Police Department PIO Sgt. Beermann at 209-456-8143. Those interested in the full statement from the police department can find it linked in their recently published Facebook post.