Crime
Andrew Greer-Herrera and Trevon Evanoff identified as suspects in fatal Redding mass shooting
19-year-old Andrew Greer-Herrera, of Lookout, Calif., is still outstanding.
UPDATE: One of the suspects involved in the tragic double-homicide that occurred in southwest Redding on October 4th has been apprehended. Trevon Evanoff, 18, was arrested in Reno, Nevada, on Sunday, October 6th, by members of the Sparks Police Department’s Regional Crime Suppression Unit.
The arrest was made in response to a request from Redding detectives who believed Evanoff was likely in the Reno area. Evanoff was taken into custody on an outstanding murder warrant issued in connection with the double-homicide case.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
The Redding Police Department (RPD) released an update on a tragic shooting incident that occurred on Friday morning, October 4th, in southwest Redding. The incident resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left three others injured.
At approximately 2:41 AM, RPD received multiple calls reporting gunfire and gunshot victims near the intersection of Westside Road and Meadowbrook Drive.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered two deceased men. Their identities have not been publicly released pending notification of their families.
Additionally, three adult victims, two females and one male, were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the shooting.
Two of the victims have since been released, while one female remains hospitalized.
RPD detectives have been diligently working to identify, locate, and apprehend those responsible for the shooting.
Their investigation led them to identify 19-year-old Andrew Greer-Herrera of Lookout, California, as the primary suspect.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Greer-Herrera on homicide charges, but his whereabouts remain unknown.
Furthermore, detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for Trevon Evanoff, 18, on charges of conspiracy related to the shooting.
Evanoff’s location is also currently unknown.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the Redding Police Department Detective Division at (530) 225-4214 or Shasta County Secret Witness at (530) 243-2319.
Crime
Milton Shooting Suspect Made Threats to Police and Posted Concerning Messages Online Prior to Ambush
Gunman took his life while barricaded inside home.
UPDATE: A gunman is dead and a veteran Milton Police officer is wounded this evening after public safety agencies responded to a structure fire on Main Street in Milton, officials said.
The gunman, identified as Aaron LaRoche, 38, of Milton is believed to have taken his own life about 11 p.m., about four hours after he ambushed Patrol Sgt. Paul Locke, officials said.
MILTON, VT — Authorities have identified the individual involved in Wednesday evening’s ambush shooting of a Milton police officer as Aaron LaRoche, a 38-year-old Milton resident with a documented history of mental health concerns and prior threats against law enforcement.
LaRoche is alleged to have opened fire on first responders during a public safety operation at a structure fire at 78 Main Street around 7:00 p.m.
The incident left Sergeant Paul Locke, a veteran of the Milton Police Department, wounded.
He was transported by Milton Rescue with a police escort to the University of Vermont Medical Center, where he remains under medical care.
Initial reports indicate Sgt. Locke was shot from behind while wearing a bullet-resistant vest.
It is also believed that he sustained a gunshot wound to the leg.
Authorities have described his injuries as serious but not life-threatening.
LaRoche, who remains barricaded inside the residence, is known to local law enforcement.
He has a documented history of erratic behavior and has been the subject of multiple online posts that raised red flags among community members and officers.
In the months leading up to the shooting, LaRoche had made several alarming posts on social media platforms, many of which directly tagged Milton Police Department and the Vermont State Police (VSP).
These posts included threats and references to hearing voices, claiming he was under mind control.
The content had been a growing concern for authorities and the public alike.
“This individual had been on our radar due to troubling and threatening behavior online,” a law enforcement official noted. “It’s tragic that those warnings have culminated in violence.”
Following the ambush, the Vermont State Police took command of the active scene.
Multiple agencies are assisting in the ongoing operation, including:
- VSP Major Crime Unit
- Bureau of Criminal Investigations
- Field Force Division
- Tactical Services Unit (SWAT)
- Bomb Squad
- Crisis Negotiation Unit
- Local, county, and federal partners
The situation remains contained to the immediate area around 78 Main Street.
Main Street remains closed between U.S. Route 7 and East/North Road, and officials have urged the public to avoid the area due to heavy police presence and ongoing tactical operations.
VSP’s Victim Services Unit is providing support to Sgt. Locke and his family during this difficult time.
No additional injuries have been reported, and authorities are working to bring the standoff to a peaceful conclusion.
The investigation into LaRoche’s past online behavior and threats is ongoing.
Law enforcement officials are also reviewing whether prior actions could have warranted intervention before the shooting took place.
The Vermont State Police will release more details as they become available.
Media inquiries should be directed to the VSP Public Information Office via email to avoid overwhelming emergency communication channels.