Gunfire in South Chico
Case# 20-003359
*UPDATE**
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UPDATE: Friday June 26, 2020
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020
GUNFIRE IN SOUTH CHICO:
UPDATE:
On Tuesday 06/23/20, the Chico Police Department received
numerous calls regarding shots heard in the areas of 16th and
Oakdale St. and Humboldt and Pine St. Based on our investigation
thus far, we believe this is a single incident where a vehicle
was chasing and shooting at another vehicle. We do believe the
incident is gang related and suspect the vehicle was involved in
an assault earlier in the day. Both investigations are ongoing
and there will be no further details released to safeguard the
integrity of the investigation.
We are looking for anyone who might have witnessed the vehicle or
the shooting during the evening hours of Tuesday June 23rd, on or
about 7:30 pm.
The suspect vehicle is unique, it appears to be a dark blue, late
80’s Toyota Station Wagon sedan. The windows appear to be tinted.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chico Police Department Gang Unit at 530-897-4900 and reference Case #20-003359.
UPDATE Date/Time: June 26, 2020 10:00 pm
Incident Location: W. 16th Street near Park Avenue, and Pine
Street / Humboldt Avenue.
Suspect(s): Unknown
Victim: Withheld
Charges: TBD
Sergeant: O. Peña
Commander: M. Williams
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, June 23 , 2020
GUNFIRE IN SOUTH CHICO:
On June 23 , 2020 at about 7:40 pm, Chico Police Dispatch began
receiving numerous 911 calls regarding gunshots heard
and seen in South Chico. Specifically, callers described the
occupants of a dark colored vehicle shooting at or near a second
moving car near Park Avenue and W. 16th Street. Minutes later,
other callers reported seeing a suspect in a moving black car
firing towards another driver and/or cyclist in the area of
Humboldt Avenue and Pine Street. Chico Police patrol units
arrived in the area of both shootings within moments, but the
suspect(s) fled before their arrival. Both incidents appear to
have been related. Fortunately, there were no reported gunfire
victims.
Witnesses described the suspect seen shooting during the second
incident as a medium build Hispanic male. The suspect appeared to
be a young adult. Descriptions of the driver, or other potential
suspects were not available.
Roadways near the described areas were temporarily closed while the crime scenes were processed. They have since been returned to normal traffic controls.
Anyone with information about these incidents can contact the Chico Police Department at (530)897-4900.
Date/Time: June 23rd, 2020 at 7:42 pm
Incident Location: W. 16th Street near Park Avenue, and Pine
Street / Humboldt Avenue. Suspect(s): Unknown
Victim: Unknown
Charges: TBD
Sergeant: N. Bauer
Commander: B. Miller