Stockton Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Vallejo Shooting

BREAKING: A 34-year-old man from Stockton has been arrested for attempted murder following a horrific shooting that critically injured a woman in Vallejo last week. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community as authorities confirm the suspect is now in custody.

The Vallejo Police Department received an emergency call at 11:06 AM on July 13, 2023, from a woman who reported she had been shot and was en route to a hospital. Officers met the victim at the hospital where she was found to be suffering from life-threatening injuries after being shot in the 100 block of Forest Ridge Drive.

Authorities have identified the suspect as DeShawn Michael Cochise Pollard. A swift investigation led to the issuance of an arrest warrant after police learned he might be in the Sacramento area.

The situation escalated on Saturday at 8:25 PM when the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office spotted Pollard driving on the 4500 block of Ledonne Drive. Attempting a traffic stop, officers reported that Pollard fled in his vehicle, leading to a collision with another occupied car. Following a brief foot chase, he was apprehended near Florin Road and 55th Street.

The driver of the other vehicle involved in the collision was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Vallejo PD.

Pollard is now booked into the Solano County Jail on multiple felony charges, including attempted murder, as the investigation continues. This alarming incident underscores the urgent need for community safety and the swift response of law enforcement in the face of violence.

As details are still emerging, officials urge anyone with information related to this case to contact the Vallejo Police Department. Stay tuned for updates as this developing story unfolds.