Over three and a half years after a fatal shooting in Stockton, police have reportedly made an arrest in the case. The Stockton Police Department responded on June 26, 2019, to reports of a 22-year-old man shot on the 1900 block of Comstock Drive, as detailed by ABC10. The victim, found with a gunshot wound, succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to the hospital.
In what has been described as a thorough follow-up by police, Stockton PD Detectives began an investigation that culminated in the arrest of 25-year-old Rayniko Flores on January 11. The arrest took place in Lodi, where the Stockon Police Swat team served a search warrant. Following his arrest, Flores was booked into San Joaquin County jail, as confirmed by FOX40.
The case remains an active investigation, according to officials. The ongoing police work insists on piecing together the events leading up to the shooting, and law enforcement continues to appeal to the public for any information that might provide further insight into the 2019 homicide.
While details around the motive and circumstances of the shooting have not been released. Flores, now facing charges related to the homicide, has not yet been reported to have made a statement regarding the allegation
