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Shooting

Emergency responders from the Vallejo Fire Department and an ambulance company are pictured loading a patient on a stretcher into an ambulance. The patient is covered with a yellow blanket and surrounded by medical equipment, highlighting the urgency of the situation. The scene is set in front of a building, with bystanders in the background, underscoring the public nature of the emergency.
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Man shot August 1 in Vallejo dies

by Anna Bauman and Geoffrey King August 9, 2024August 9, 2024
A man points near a street scene of a severe vehicle collision, where cars are visibly damaged and debris is scattered across the road. The focus includes officers surveying the scene and securing the area in a suburban neighborhood under clear skies.
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Suspect arrested in July homicide of Sharmell Mitchell

by Geoffrey King August 8, 2024August 9, 2024
A young boy in a red graduation cap and gown, adorned with a lei and medals, smiles while standing next to a bearded man wearing a camouflage Adidas cap and a tropical print shirt. They are posing in a parking area with vehicles in the background.
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Family mourns Vallejo father killed in July 24 shooting

by Anna Bauman August 1, 2024August 1, 2024
Emergency medical responders and firefighters load a patient on a stretcher into an ambulance outside a terracotta-colored building during daytime.
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Man injured in daytime shooting in Vallejo

by Geoffrey King August 1, 2024August 1, 2024
A woman with a headscarf and off-shoulder sweater stands near lit candles at a memorial. In the background, two people converse near a wall.
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Sharmell Mitchell, whose brother was killed by Vallejo police, dies fleeing gunfire

by Geoffrey King July 26, 2024July 31, 2024
Police tape tied to a pole blows in the wind during daytime. A blue car is visible, out of focus, in the background.
Posted inPublic Safety

Man killed in Vallejo Wednesday, steps from recent shooting

by Anna Bauman July 25, 2024July 25, 2024
Vallejo police, lit by red and blue lights, attend to a young shooting victim at night.
Posted inPublic Safety

Teenager killed in Vallejo’s 12th homicide of 2024

by Geoffrey King July 18, 2024July 18, 2024
A police investigator walking in the dark, holding a flashlight that illuminates evidence markers on the ground.
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Person shot in Vallejo Friday evening

by Geoffrey King July 13, 2024July 13, 2024
A white Mazda CX-3 with an open driver's side door is parked on the street. Evidence markers are placed on the road, and the car appears to be part of a crime scene investigation.
Posted inPublic Safety

Back-to-back shootings in Vallejo leave one dead

by Geoffrey King July 5, 2024July 6, 2024
A police officer holding a rifle approaches a residence during daytime.
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In pictures: Vallejo police search for gunman after shooting near headquarters

by Geoffrey King June 21, 2024June 22, 2024

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