Stream ABC10 live newscasts and on demand video with our app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. A total of six officers then went out through the front lobby doors to investigate. He was 33. What led up to the shooting and the suspect's description have not been released. '", Bearded and tattooed, Altamirano had a tough exterior, especially after returning to Stockton from Afghanistan, friends and family said. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. The figure appears to match the description of the only surviving victim of a suspected serial killer who has fatally shot six people. [4][10][14] On December 28, Purdy purchased a Taurus 9mm pistol at the Hunter Loan pawn shop in Stockton. We've been seeing an increase of this really nationally and it's extremely concerning," said Stockton Police Chief Eric Jones. There is no motive or information about a possible suspect, according to police. "Why could Purdy, an alcoholic who had been arrested for such offenses as selling weapons and attempted robbery, walk into a gun shop in Sandy, Oregon, and leave with an AK-47 under his arm? Another one of Purdy's former co-workers stated, "He was always miserable. July 12, 2021 / 10:22 PM Purdy accused his mother of taking money his father had left him, using the money to buy a car and taking a vacation to New York City. None of the cases involved robbery or are believed to be gang-related, he added. In 1989, the ATF issued a rule citing the lack of "sporting purpose" to ban importation of assault weapons. Wesley Brownlee, 43, of Stockton, was taken into custody around 2 a.m. Saturday, clad in dark clothing with a mask around his neck and armed with a firearm, Stockton Police Chief Stanley McFadden said during a news conference. Activists have called on the community to show up to such events and work with. STOCKTON, Calif. A man died Monday after a shooting in Stockton. The name of the suspect has not been released. In addition to Lopez-Altamirano, Altamirano is survived by two children, two stepchildren, his former spouse, his parents, and his friends. The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. in the parking lot in front of the Stockton Police Department Operations Building at 22 E. Market Street, according to a police department statement. He was 33. Altamirano struggled with his mental health, including with PTSD from the war, his wife, Samantha Lopez-Altamirano, said. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. A Colt handgun that was allegedly used by the suspect was recovered at the scene. Stockton Police Department officials released this undated surveillance image of a person of interest. A 40-year-old Hispanic man was killed, police said. Brownlee is suspected of killing six men and wounding a woman in the string of shootings, the earliest stretching back to April 2021 and the most recent reported late last month, officials said. Police say this was the gun used by the shooter. He will be arraigned in court Tuesday afternoon, according to Salazar. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much 2023 Cable News Network. [13] He lived on the streets of San Francisco for a period before being placed in foster care by authorities. 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The two Army combat engineers were friends and bunkmates, Baxter said. On September 14, 1989 (four mouths after the shooting) in Louisville, Kentucky, Joseph Wesbacker (who was allegedly inspired by Purdy) shot up his former workplace using an AK-56 that Purdy also used, killing 8 people and injured 12 others before committing suicide. In the fall of 1987, Purdy began attending welding classes at San Joaquin Delta College; he complained about the high percentage of Southeast Asian students there. After one biopsy, "Rico stood up and said, 'the cancer hasn't seen these fighting fists,'" Lopez-Altamirano said, mimicking how Altamirano had punched the air. That night, Altamirano was hospitalized after he suffered a head injury and cracked ribs in a barfight, his wife said. [14][15] After his father's death, Purdy was briefly homeless, before being placed in the custody of a foster mother in Los Angeles. Ballistic evidence connected the cases, raising the alarm about a potential serial killer, McFadden said earlier this month. Police say the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting happened during an event at the temple around 6:42 p.m. (9:42 p.m. The Stockton Police Department, the California Department of Justice and the San Joaquin district attorney's office are conducting a joint investigation of the shooting. On the day of the attack, he was wearing a dark colored sweatshirt with the hood pulled up over his head, dark pants, and a black face mask. While searching for the gunman, police earlier this month released surveillance video of a man they said was a person of interest. Representatives with the city's. Stockton police as well as the San Joaquin County District Attorney's office and the California Department of Justice are investigating the incident. Altamirano enjoyed playing guitar and singing country songs. He also continued screaming. A man is dead after an overnight shooting in Stockton, marking the citys second homicide of the year. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Sign up at abc10.com/email. Additionally, police have connected the April 16, 2021 shooting of a 46 year-old-Black woman in Stockton to the suspect. Altamirano then allegedly pointed the gun at a passerby in a vehicle, police said. When officers arrived, they found a 53-year-old who had been shot. "She described her shooter as an unknown race male, 5'10" to 6 feet tall with a slim build," Silva said. Example video title will go here for this video. 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At noon that day, Patrick Purdy, a disturbed drifter and former Stockton resident, began his attack by setting his fireworks-laden Chevrolet station wagon[3] on fire with a Molotov cocktail after parking it behind the school, later causing the vehicle to explode. [10][18], In April 1987, Purdy and his half-brother Albert were arrested for firing a semi-automatic pistol at trees in the Eldorado National Forest. The chief pointed out at the time that the persons posture is extremely upright and its noticeable.. [1][6] He had carved the words "freedom", "victory", "Earthman", and "Hezbollah" on his rifle, and his flak jacket was inscribed with "PLO", "Libya", and "Death to the Great Satin" [sic]. On a clear blue day on Jan. 17, 1989, a man whose peripatetic life included years as a troubled Sacramento youth walked onto a playground in Stockton and shot 34 children, killing five. The Cleveland Elementary School shooting (also known as the Stockton schoolyard shooting and the Cleveland School massacre) occurred on January 17, 1989, at Cleveland Elementary School at 20 East Fulton Street in Stockton, California, United States. Daniel Becardieu Cano, 27, was arrested in Elk Grove Thursday on suspected homicide charges from a deadly shooting earlier this month. Tuesday morning January 17, 1989, an anonymous person phoned the Stockton Police Department regarding a death threat against Cleveland Elementary School in Stockton, California. Its got to be a wake-up call for (the police), and for the veterans system, Altamirano's mother-in-law, Kim Beecher, said. "He goes 100 percent into whatever he does," said Lance Pimentel, Altamirano's friend and former colleague at BoxFit Elite in Stockton. There were civilians outside the headquarters at the time but they were also unharmed, Jones says. Clickherefor a map of crime statistics. / CBS Sacramento. July 12, 2021 / 10:22 PM / CBS Sacramento. Wesley Brownlee, 43, was taken into custody early Saturday. Upload your weather photos on the ABC10 app. 7:45 p.m.: Man arrested in fatal shooting of firefighter identified. hide caption. At the scene, officers found two shooting victims. Six Stockton police officers charged out of the building's front door and confronted the alleged shooter in the parking lot, according to the statement. Cano has since been booked in San Joaquin County Jail on charges of suspected homicide and two other felonies. He told the County Sheriff that it was his "duty to help the suppressed and overthrow the suppressor. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli). Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? As first responders arrived at the scene, Purdy committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. Police say the department's main lobby remains closed due to the investigation. He was born in Tacoma, Washington, to Patrick Benjamin Purdy and Kathleen Purdy (ne Toscano). Did you encounter any technical issues? Working off tips from the public, a surveillance team was following Brownlee as he drove around parks and dark places, stopping, looking around and moving again, McFadden said. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Cliccando su Accetta tutto accetti che Yahoo e i suoi partner possano trattare i tuoi dati personali e utilizzare tecnologie come i cookie per mostrarti annunci e contenuti personalizzati, per la misurazione degli annunci e dei contenuti, per l'analisi del pubblico e per lo sviluppo dei prodotti. The suspect was given commands to get on the ground and drop the gun. "I have never seen anything like this," the police chief said. December 9, 2021 / 10:04 AM [7][8], Patrick Edward Purdy (November 10, 1964 January 17, 1989) was an unemployed former welder and drifter. In July 1989, the G.H.W. It was something that I cherished, our friendship.". Please enter valid email address to continue. Activists have called on the community to show up to such events and work withlocal organizationssuch asAdvance Peace,Faith in the Valley,Lighthouse of theValleyand the Office of Violence Prevention to discourage crime and help impacted communities heal. Stockton police are working alongside several local and federal agencies to identity and capture the perpetrator or perpetrators, including the FBI, California Highway Patrol, several local sheriff's departments, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. "[6] Immediately following the shooting, Michael Jackson made a short visit to the school and met with some of the children affected by the event.[24]. He was out hunting, McFadden said. CNNs Andy Rose contributed to this report. When the younger Purdy was two years old, his mother filed for divorce against her husband after he had threatened to kill her with a firearm. Public File for KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento. The city is also working to improve its crime prevention, intervention and fighting strategy, Black said. The two were married in July 2022. When they arrived, officers allegedly found a 17-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Officer Joseph Silva, a Stockton Police Department spokesman. When Police stormed though his house, they found a TIME magazine about Purdy. STOCKTON, Calif. An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed by Stockton police officers Tuesday morning. Around 5:45 p.m. Monday, police responded to reports of shots fired in the 2600 block of Volpi Drive. Southbound Hwy 99 reopens in San Joaquin Co. as northbound stays closed, Sacramento recovery efforts draws nonprofit team of 50 from across country, Timeline: Stockton police arrest suspect linked to seven serial killings, Suspected Stockton serial killer Wesley Brownlee faces 4 more murder charges, Suspected Stockton serial killer faces new murder charges in Alameda County. The next shooting happened on April 16, 2021, when a 46-year-old Black woman was shot in Stockton and survived her injuries. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. The attack was the U.S. non-college school shooting with the highest number of fatalities and injuries until the Columbine High School massacre, and of all U.S. school shootings in the 1980s, it had the largest number of victims. The three male victims ages 32, 28 and 27 [4], All of those who died and many of the wounded were Cambodian and Vietnamese immigrants, who had come with their families to the U.S. as refugees. She told police her attacker said nothing at all, and wore dark clothing and a dark Covid-style mask, according to the chief. Homicide Series Update: Today Chief McFadden released a video of the "Person of Interest" in regards to this series. She can be reached at aleathley@recordnet.com or on Twitter @LeathleyAaron. The suspect in a series of California killings was 'out hunting' when he was arrested, police say. His parents want answers. "(Altamirano) was just the most interesting, unique guy I ever met," he said. A 40-year-old Hispanic man was killed, Join the ABC10 Weather Force! All seven shootings happened in dark areas where there werent many cameras. The man died at the scene. Record reporter Aaron Leathley covers public safety. "So, as the investigation continues, there's definitely a possibility that there could be more," Stockton Police Public Information Officer Joe Silva told NPR. "Any time I was sad, he would play for me," she said. Around 5:45 p.m. Monday, police responded to reports of shots fired in the 2600 block of Volpi Drive. Dati relativi al dispositivo e alla connessione a Internet, come l'indirizzo IP, Attivit di navigazione e di ricerca durante l'utilizzo dei siti web e delle app di Yahoo. He eventually returned to Stockton and rented a room at the El Rancho Motel on December 26. In 2012, Rico Ruiz-Altamirano and Tyler Baxter were on a mission searching for roadside bombs in southern Afghanistan. "[19] In prison, he twice attempted suicide, once by hanging himself with a rope made out of strips of his shirt, and a second time by cutting his wrists with his fingernails. Stockton police had said they believed five homicides in the city between July 8 and September 27 are related . When officers arrived, they found a 53-year-old who had been shot. A shooting outside a mall in Stockton, California, left one person dead on Thursday morning, police said. At the time, he was carrying a book about the white supremacist group Aryan Nations. Albert Gulart Sr., Purdy's stepfather, said Purdy was an overly quiet child who cried often. Altamirano was killed by Stockton police on Jan. 10, 2023. When officers arrived, they found a 53-year-old who had been shot. Last week, authorities stated that a serial killer may be responsible for recent shooting deaths that have shaken residents of Stockton, which occurred between July 8 through Sept. 27. It contained a single bullet. The average age of the victims was 42, and they were mostly men and mostly Hispanic, McFadden said last week. Clicca su Gestisci impostazioni per maggiori informazioni e per gestire le tue scelte. Police say they got two calls about a man in the police department's parking lot reportedly firing a gun. Discovery Company. I've never seen a guy that didn't want to smile as much as he didn't. It was truly fitting that the community gathered at the Children's Museum of Stockton, inspired by Janet Geng, one of the teachers wounded in the school shooting. Jones said several civilians were in the police department parking lot at the time of the shooting. President Bill Clinton signed another executive order in 1994 which banned importation of most firearms and ammunition from Mainland China.[26]. But several people also described him as "a gentle giant" and "a teddy bear.". Stockton Police Department officials released this undated surveillance image of a person of interest. The He was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Control Act of 1989 is considered to be an immediate result of the Stockton shooting. At one point during the mission, Altamirano was on foot in an area where a roadside bomb had just exploded, and apparently couldn't see or hear an approaching platoon, Baxter said. Police said Lowe was taken to an area hospital where he died. Get news delivered to your email with the Daily Blend newsletter. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. [15][23] According to Purdy's friends, who described him as friendly and never violent toward anyone, he was suicidal at times and frustrated that he failed to "make it on his own". Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600. Officials confirmed that the string of seemingly random homicides began in April of last year more than a year earlier than previously believed and they warned there could be additional victims. "I have this video you just see him with his huge beard in the water, and a wave just takes him out he was a kid at heart.". But after six months of bunking together in a tiny room, the friends had grown sick of each other. Stockton police shared this image of a firearm while announcing Wesley Brownlee's arrest. [5] Purdy committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a pistol. She is the only surviving victim. Police are investigating it as a homicide. [13] His family filed a wrongful-death suit in San Joaquin Superior Court against the driver of the car, asking for US$600,000 in damages; the suit was later dismissed. [22], Police stated that Purdy had problems with alcohol and drug addiction. See what he found. Desperate to catch his friend's attention before another potential blast, Baxter threw a water bottle at Altamirano and signaled to get back in the vehicle. But now, new information indicates that a 40 year-old Hispanic man, who was fatally shot on April 10, 2021 in Oakland, is linked to the more recent shootings. All Rights Reserved. We are sure we stopped another killing, he added. "And he just held me.". Anyone with information on the shooting can call the police department's non-emergency number at (209) 937-8377 or the Investigations Division at (209) 937-8323. Officers in Stockton shot and killed a suspect who was accused of threatening others with a firearm on Tuesday morning. meant to unite Stockton residents against violence. All five of the officers who opened fire will be on three-day paid administrative leave, per standard law enforcement operating procedure after a shooting. Watch the full interview:Stockton City Manager Harry Black talks recent crime in the city | Extended Interview, Stormy weather causes chaos for Galt boy scout troop's Christmas tree fundraiser. / CBS Sacramento. "He was always my first phone call when something happened," said Jacob Bruce, a trainer at BoxFit Elite and Altamirano's friend of more than a decade. From July to October 1988, he worked as a boilermaker in Portland, Oregon, living in Sandy with his aunt. 2. [10] Purdy attended Cleveland Elementary from kindergarten through second grade. Four of those killed this year were Hispanic men ranging from 21 to 54 years old, and the fifth was a 35-year-old White man, police said. Stockton police said Freer then shot Lowe multiple times. STOCKTON (CBS13) - Police are investigating a shooting that killed a teen in Stockton. ET) Saturday, Stockton police spokesperson Joseph Silva said. Officials said three of the officers have been on the police force since 2019, one since 2017 and one joined the department last year. Stockton police had responded to the In response to the rise in homicides, community groupsheld prayer vigilsandoutreach eventsmeant to unite Stockton residents against violence. Officers say the suspect started walking towards them and screaming. First published on July 12, 2021 / 10:22 PM. The victims of this years killings were identified by San Joaquin Countys medical examiner as: Paul Yaw, 35, killed on July 8; Salvador Debudey Jr., 43, killed on August 11; Jonathan Hernandez Rodriguez, 21, killed on August 30; Juan Cruz, 52, killed on September 21; and Lawrence Lopez Sr., 54, killed on September 27. On October 11, 1984, he was arrested for being an accomplice in an armed robbery at a service station, for which he spent 32 days in the Yolo County Jail. STOCKTON (CBS13) One man is dead and another man was hurt in a shooting in Stockton Tuesday night, police say. Puoi cambiare le tue preferenze in qualunque momento nella sezione Le tue impostazioni per la privacy. The victims were alone, often caught off guard, or maybe relaxing in a vehicle or walking alone in almost pitch darkness, McFadden told CNNs Kasie Hunt earlier this month. "That's when they were ambushed," he said. ], First published on December 9, 2021 / 10:04 AM. My mother and father were dumb. Yahoo fa parte della famiglia di brand di Yahoo. The man died at the scene. A Warner Bros. STOCKTON, Calif. A man was arrested Thursday in connection with the death of a 53-year-old man in a Stockton shooting earlier this month. Vidal 'Max' Fortuna was shot before dawn in the city of Stockton and died at a hospital "Our officers were actively negotiating with the suspect to make sure that happened.". After the shooting, police found his room decorated with numerous toy soldiers. 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They had fought, and boots and fists were thrown, Baxter said. When Lopez-Altamirano received a cancer diagnosis in February, Altamirano supported her, she said. In the span of only a few minutes, the act marked the first mass shooting of schoolchildren in American history. Get the ABC10 mobile app for breaking news alerts, live shows and to send us news tips. Purdy was then arrested for prostitution in August 1980,[16][17] possession of marijuana and drug dealing in 1982, and in 1983 for possession of an illegal weapon and receipt of stolen property. In 1986, Kathleen called police after Purdy vandalized her car after she refused to give him money for narcotics. Friends described Altamirano as a dedicated friend and mentor. He was "protective, and loyal, and fierce," Baxter said. On August 3 in Sandy, he purchased a Chinese-made AK-47 at Sandy Trading Post,[21] which he later used in the shooting. Updated CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. appreciated. In December of that year, the Sacramento Child Protective Services were twice called to her residence, on allegations that Kathleen was physically abusing her children. The area of the shooting was blocked off with crime scene tape. "I have not seen anything like this," Jones said. (credit: Stockton PD), Public File for KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento. The chief said the suspect does have a criminal history, but did not provide further details. The officers involved in the shooting were identified as Nicole Williams, Nicholas Frayer, Hao Tran, Seth Powell and Ruben Rillon. The shooting happened around 2:45 a.m. near the 500 block of West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, according to the Stockton Police Department. "He was always just the life of the party," Bruce said. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office says, just after 5:30 p.m., deputies responded to investigate a reported drive-by shooting near the intersection fo Oro Avenue and E. Main Street. Stockton Police have now linked seven shootings six fatal to a possible California serial killer who remains at large. The article continued: "The easy availability of weapons like this, which have no purpose other than killing human beings, can all too readily turn the delusions of sick gunmen into tragic nightmares. "I wanted to earn his respect.". At 4:17 a.m. that day, police said, someone called to report that a man was threatening him with a gun near the Hammer Landing shopping center. The shooting happened around 2:45 a.m. near the 500 block of West Martin The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office says, just after 5:30 p.m., deputies responded to investigate a reported drive-by shooting near the intersection fo Oro Avenue and E. Main Street. Officers then started life-saving measures before paramedics took over. He often attended therapy through the Department of Veterans Affairs, but recently had had trouble accessing it, she said. and the Office of Violence Prevention to discourage crime and help impacted communities heal. [4][10], On September 13, 1981, Purdy's father was killed after being struck by a car. "The suspect was screaming and armed with a firearm. Please enter valid email address to continue. On Tuesday, officials released a short video of the same person, whose face is never captured by the camera. The shooting happened around 2:45 a.m. near the 500 block of West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on Dec. 12. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Watch more from ABC10:Suspected Stockton serial killer faces new murder charges in Alameda County, Example video title will go here for this video. AP This crime was solved because were Stocktonians. In response to the rise in homicides, community groups. The Stockton Police Department, the California Department of Justice and the San Joaquin district attorney's office are conducting a joint investigation of the shooting. The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. in the parking lot in front of the Stockton Police Department Operations Building at 22 E. Market Street, according to a police department STOCKTON, Calif. . Stockton police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 4400 block of La Cresta Way near Kentfield around 10:30 a.m., authorities said. He was on a mission to kill. Please enter valid email address to continue. Bruce said his favorite memory of Altamirano was at the beach, when Altamirano taught Bruce's daughter to boogie board. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "I saw him as a brother. A man was killed after charging the Stockton Police Department headquarters with a gun, Dec. 8, 2021, in Stockton, Calif. Police have drawn connections to all seven shootings by using ballistics evidence and checking that against a statewide database, as well as surveillance video footage from some of the crime scenes. In addition to PTSD, Altamirano also had a traumatic brain injury he suffered in combat, Lopez-Altamirano said. Altamirano also told an employee at a nearby shop he was going to take him hostage, police said. Police are urging the public to contact the department with information related to the killings. "When our officers see a subject armed, obviously we want that suspect to put down the firearm so that we can have a peaceful resolution," Stockton Police spokesman Officer Joseph Silva said. are working to be more present in communities impacted by crime. Brownlee was being held in the county jail Saturday without bail, according to jail records. It would be the first of the serial killings outside of Stockton. In October 1987, he left California and drifted among Oregon, Nevada, Texas, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina, and Tennessee, searching for jobs. Get news delivered to your email with the Daily Blend newsletter. The office's 'peacekeepers program' places mediators and mentors in high-crime areas. As officers approached the man, he allegedly stood up and pointed his weapon at the officers, police said. The men had deployed together after first meeting at training in Kansas, Baxter said. No officers or bystanders were injured in the incident. His victims were predominantly Southeast Asian refugees. While the suspect did get on his stomach, police say he wouldn't drop the gun. Stream ABC10 live newscasts and on demand video with our app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. [25] The Federal Assault Weapons Ban was enacted in 1994, and expired in 2004. The man, who police now believe was Altamirano, also called the police and told them he had a gun, officials said. Stockton Police Chief Eric Jones spoke after the shooting, saying officers were forced to fire. [13] While attending Lodi High School, Purdy became an alcoholic and a drug addict, and attended high school sporadically. When officers arrived, they found a 53-year-old who had been shot. Five people who were preparing a vigil in Stockton, in Californias Central Valley, were shot in a drive-by shooting, the San Joaquin Sheriffs Department said. The gunman, Patrick Purdy, who had an extended criminal history, shot and killed five schoolchildren and wounded 32 others. As of Tuesday, there is a $125,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Because you dont come to our house and bring this kind of reign of terror and not mobilize 350,000 people 780,000, this whole entire county mobilized, mobilized and captured this individual whose reign of terror is no longer, San Joaquin County District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar said. Stockton Police Chief Stanley McFadden speaks during a news conference Saturday on the arrest of suspect Wesley Brownlee in a series of deadly shootings in Stockton, California. It's unclear how many times he was hit, but the suspect was taken down. The only suspect information deputies were able to identify at this point was that a vehicle possibly involved appeared to be a light-colored Honda. 8:14 a.m. Police are looking for the suspect after a shooting at a rooftop bar in Stockton left one man dead over the weekend. Authorities are still investigating the motive in the shootings, which police have described as being mission-motivated. Nothing was taken in any of the attacks, and victims were both housed and unhoused people, according to the chief. At some point, officers say the suspect got back up, pointed the gun at officers, then started running at them. By Katherine Fung On 5/11/21 at 3:22 PM EDT. "Unfortunately, we're seeing more cases like this, not just in our area -- whether it be ambushes or assaults on police officers or their building or operations buildings. Stockton Police Public Information Officer Joseph Silva stands next to an enlarged image of what authorities describe as a "person on interest," in the investigation into a suspected serial killer during a news conference in Stockton , Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. And I saved him many a night, and not just in Afghanistan," Baxter said. The shooting happened around 2:45 a.m. near the 500 block of West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on Dec. 12. The shooting happened in the 3330 block of W. Hammer "[19] In a notebook found in a hotel where he lived in early 1988, Purdy wrote about himself in the following terms: "I'm so dumb, I'm dumber than a sixth-grader. Purdy went to the school playground, where he began firing with a semi-automatic rifle from behind a portable building. Ballistics tests have linked the fatal shootings of six men and the wounding of one woman in California all potentially at the hands of a serial killer in crimes going back more than a year, police said. Plus, track storms with live radar. STOCKTON (CBS13) -- A man has been shot and killed by officers after he allegedly charged at them while armed with a gun outside of Stockton police headquarters Wednesday night. Anyone with more information relevant to the investigation is urged to call detectives at (209) 468-4400. [12] In June 1980, Purdy was first arrested at age 15 for a court-order violation. In every case, including the incident in Oakland and the attack on the woman last year, Silva said all of the victims were out late at night or in the early morning hours, alone and in poorly lit areas. pic.twitter.com/QLhcobVFJZ. Download the ABC10 app for weather forecast localized to where you are. At one point, Altamirano took off the vest and "told officers to take his life," according to a police statement. [19] Steve Sloan, a night-shift supervisor at Numeri Tech, said: "He was a real ball of frustration, and was angry about everything." He talked openly of hatred toward Asian immigrants,[19] believing that they took jobs from "native-born" Americans. The figure appears to match the description of the only surviving victim of a suspected serial killer who has fatally shot six people. "I have not seen Upload your weather photos on the ABC10 app. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. If you have any info, please call 209-937-8167. They also said that the victims had all been men within the city limits. ending the year with a total of 38 cases. After being discharged from the Army with several medals, Altamirano worked as a welder, a personal trainer and a bail enforcement agent, his wife said. It would be the first of the serial killings outside of Stockton. [10][11], Purdy's mother remarried in September 1969; she divorced her husband four years later. STOCKTON (CBS13) Six people were shot in four separate shootings in Stockton from Saturday afternoon through early Sunday, police said. Download the ABC10 app for weather forecast localized to where you are. Bush Administration made the import ban permanent. [12] He was later placed in the custody of his father, who was living in Lodi, California, at the time. "Our detectives have been working with her to find out as much as we can," Silva said, noting that it is possible there is more than one shooter involved in the string of homicides. In fall 1973, Kathleen separated from Gulart and moved with her children from Stockton to the Sacramento area. The team watched his patterns and arrested him after they identified that hes posing a threat, the chief said. The rest of the shootings happened this year between July and September, officials said. 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