Crime
Andrew Greer-Herrera, primary suspect in Redding mass shooting, arrested
The other suspect, Trevon Evanoff, was previously arrested on Sunday in Sparks, Nevada.
Redding, California (October 9, 2024) – The Redding Police Department announced the arrest of Andrew Greer-Herrera, 19, as the second suspect connected to the deadly mass shooting that occurred in Redding on Friday.
Greer-Herrera was apprehended in Siskiyou County on Wednesday morning around 11 AM in the Dorris area.
He is believed to be the primary suspect in the shooting that claimed the lives of two individuals and injured three others.
On Friday, around 2:41 AM, Redding police received multiple calls reporting gunshots and multiple gunshot victims near the intersection of Westside Road and Meadowbrook Drive in southwest Redding.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered two deceased male adults and several witnesses.
It was reported that multiple vehicles, including the suspect vehicle, had fled prior to the officers’ arrival.
While still at the scene, officers learned that three additional adult victims, two females and one male, had sought medical attention at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the shooting.
According to the Coroner’s Office, Isaiah Jacob Stanley, 22, and Winfred Avant Jr., also known as “Bookie,” 30, both of Redding, were tragically killed in the shooting.
The other suspect, Trevon Evanoff, was previously arrested on Sunday in Sparks, Nevada.
The investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing.
Crime
2 Christian County deputies killed in the line of duty, suspect Richard Bird also dead
The name of the second deputy has not yet been publicly released pending family notification.
Christian County, Mo. — A massive multi-agency manhunt in Christian County has ended with the suspect dead, but not before claiming the lives of two sheriff’s deputies and injuring two others.
According to Brad Cole, the suspect, Richard Bird, was shot and killed by law enforcement officers early Tuesday morning near the roundabout on State Highway 160 close to Reeds Spring.
Authorities confirmed that two deputies with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office were killed in the line of duty during the operation.
One of the fallen deputies has been identified as 30-year-old Deputy Gabriel Ramirez.
The name of the second deputy has not yet been publicly released pending family notification.
In addition to the two fatalities, one Christian County deputy and one deputy from the Webster County Sheriff’s Office were wounded during the exchange of gunfire.
Sheriff Cole stated that their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The violence began around 4:00 p.m. Monday when a Christian County deputy conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of State Highway 160 and Route HH, south of Highlandville.
During that stop, Deputy Ramirez was fatally shot, prompting a Blue Alert and a large-scale manhunt for Bird.
After Bird’s vehicle was located abandoned, officers from across the Ozarks converged on the area. Sheriff Cole said approximately 100 officers, deputies, and state troopers participated in the search effort, along with federal partners including the U.S. Marshals Service, the FBI, and the ATF.
The search continued for hours into the early morning. A helicopter operated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol detected a moving heat signature in a wooded area near Reeds Spring. As deputies approached the location, Bird reportedly opened fire. Law enforcement officers returned fire, fatally striking the suspect and ending the threat.
While the suspect was neutralized, the outcome has left the community in mourning. Two deputies lost their lives in the line of duty, and two others were injured.
Sheriff Cole described the loss as devastating for the department and the broader community. Families of the fallen deputies are now grieving, and colleagues across multiple agencies are reflecting on the risks law enforcement officers face daily.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing as authorities continue to process the scene and review the circumstances surrounding the shootings.