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Shooting

A shattered vehicle windshield and bullet-marked façade of a beige house on a quiet street in daylight.
Posted inPublic Safety

Near-daily shootings mark Vallejo’s first week of 2025

by Matthew Brown January 9, 2025January 11, 2025
The entrance to the emergency room at Kaiser Permanente in Vallejo, illuminated by bright red "EMERGENCY" signage against the dark night. A person is visible standing near the glass doors, adding a sense of quiet urgency.
Posted inPublic Safety

With New Year’s Eve shooting, Vallejo closes out one of its deadliest years

by Matthew Brown January 4, 2025January 4, 2025
A distant shot of the Vallejo Health Center in the early evening, with the building partially lit by the setting sun, surrounded by shadows and empty streets.
Posted inPublic Safety

Christmas Eve shooting marks grim milestone for Vallejo

by Matthew Brown January 4, 2025January 4, 2025
Two police officers in tactical gear, identified as members of a SWAT team, assess the area during an operation. One officer gestures forward while the other holds a rifle, both positioned near a chain-link fence and a small structure, partially obscured by a tree branch in the foreground.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo man surrenders after 16-hour SWAT standoff

by Matthew Brown December 7, 2024January 14, 2025
A Vallejo Police Department SUV is captured driving through a dimly lit street at night, with storefronts illuminated in the background.
Posted inPublic Safety

Man shot in attempted robbery Monday in Vallejo

by Matthew Brown December 3, 2024December 3, 2024
Vallejo police officers confer beside a damaged vehicle at a nighttime crime scene, with flashing red and blue lights reflecting off the surroundings and a tree in the background.
Posted inPublic Safety

Ambush-style shooting leaves two people dead in Vallejo

by Matthew Brown November 30, 2024November 30, 2024
A stop sign in the foreground, partially obscuring the view of a playground and a light-colored building with trees lining the street. The evening sky is visible, with soft lighting and hints of sunset behind the scene. A surveillance device hangs from street sign in the center of the image.
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Man fatally shot in Vallejo early Monday morning

by Vanessa Arredondo October 24, 2024October 24, 2024
A woman smiles at the camera while holding a pug. The woman has long, dark hair and wears a light gray top with a green pendant necklace. The pug, wearing a red collar, looks directly into the camera with a neutral expression. They appear to be indoors, with household items visible in the background, giving the image a warm, casual atmosphere.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police make arrest in killing of Stephany Lok Poon

by Vanessa Arredondo October 4, 2024October 5, 2024
A silver SUV with its driver's side door slightly ajar is shown in the image. A bullet hole is visible in the windshield, indicating damage from a shooting. There are faint marks, possibly blood, near the door handle on the right side of the vehicle. The car is parked in an outdoor setting under sunlight, with trees blurred in the background.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police arrest person in July 5 homicide

by Vanessa Arredondo September 24, 2024September 24, 2024
A young Black man in his 20s or 30s flashes a peace sign at the camera while lying on the floor in a cozy living room.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police arrest suspect in homicide of Damien Davis

by Geoffrey King September 21, 2024September 22, 2024

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