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Clearlake Police Department investigates fatal Thursday night shooting
At 6:40 p.m. Thursday the Clearlake Police Department received numerous calls from citizens reporting gunshots heard with a male subject down on the ground near the 3200 block of Second Street, according to Det. Sgt. Martin Snyder.
Snyder said officers responded to the scene and located a Hispanic male adult lying in the intersection of Second and Bush streets.
Lake County Fire Protection District medical personnel responded to the scene to treat the wounded man. However, after several minutes the male victim was pronounced deceased, Snyder said.
The roadway was closed at the intersection of Second and Bush streets as the investigation got under way, according to Snyder.
Snyder said Clearlake Police detectives responded to process the scene for evidence and conduct witness interviews. During the investigation, it was determined the victim had numerous gunshot wounds.
In his early Friday morning report on the shooting, Snyder said there was minimal suspect information.
At that point, Snyder said leads were being developed regarding the series of events which led up to the shooting.
A vehicle of interest was identified as a dark-colored newer model Mercedes passenger car with a white-colored top. Snyder said it is believed that the vehicle was used by or associated with the person, or persons, responsible for the shooting.
He said witnesses on scene were unable to give further information into the identity of who committed the killing.
The victim’s exact cause of death is unknown at this time; Snyder said it will be determined after a forensic autopsy.
Snyder said the victim has been identified, however, his identity is not being released as the investigation is ongoing.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Det. Ryan Peterson at 707-994-8251, Extension 320, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..