Crime
1 killed, 5 injured after mass shooting at Halloween party in Shasta County
An individual responsible for the shooting was identified and has been interviewed.
On Sunday, October 27, 2024, at approximately 1:10 AM, Shasta County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to reports of a gunshot victim at a residence in the 21000 block of Highway 299 East, Bella Vista.
Responding deputies learned the incident occurred at the site of a large Halloween party and officers from the Redding and Anderson Police Departments responded to assist.
When officers arrived on scene, one 18-year-old male victim was located deceased and 5 other adult victims with non-life threatening injuries were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
The coroner’s office has confirmed the identity of the victim as 18-year-old Drake Myles Alfaro from Redding, California. They have notified the next of kin, and a postmortem examination will be scheduled.
While on scene, officers contacted numerous people who were non-compliant.
Three individuals were arrested in violation of 148(a) PC Resisting or Obstructing a Peace Officer.
An individual responsible for the shooting was identified and has been interviewed.
The circumstances that led to the shooting are still being investigated.
At this time there is no threat to the public.
Numerous people attending the party fled the area prior to deputies arriving on scene. This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Shasta County Major Crimes Unit at 530-245-6135 or by email at MCU@shastacounty.gov.
Additionally, it was determined that there was underage drinking at the party and officials with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) have been notified of the incident.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.