A confrontation occurred at the In-N-Out Burger in Manteca when Charles Craig Mcgonegal II drove a van into multiple patrol cars. He was shot by officers and later died from his injuries. The Manteca Police Department confirmed his death and shared that Mcgonegal had an extensive criminal history across various states since 1972.
At 5:05 PM, police responded to a report of a man, Mcgonegal, in a white van in the drive-thru of a fast-food restaurant at 1490 E Yosemite Ave. Officers spent approximately 20 minutes attempting to de-escalate the situation, as mentioned by Hoodline. The man then used the van to strike police vehicles, prompting officers to use deadly force to stop the threat.
According to the Manteca Police Department on their Facebook page, they are investigating a shooting involving Mcgonegal, born on November 13, 1955. He was identified after the incident and was reportedly residing in Lathrop, California, though details about his living situation are still under investigation. Mcgonegal was alone in the van at the time of the shooting, and no officers were injured. The investigation is being handled under Manteca Police Case Number 25-01846.
