Crime
Father fatally run over by a vehicle outside bar in Sacramento County, son facing murder charges
Sacramento, CA – Authorities have released new details regarding a violent altercation outside a Sacramento County bar that resulted in a man being fatally run over by a vehicle and his son facing murder charges.
According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a shooting around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday in the 4500 block of Auburn Boulevard.
Upon arrival, they discovered a man lying on the ground under a vehicle that had apparently struck him. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement.
Investigators determined that the deceased individual, identified as Oscar Alferez Sr., had been involved in an altercation that began inside the bar and escalated into the parking lot.
The initial dispute reportedly involved Alferez Sr.’s son, 33-year-old Oscar Alferez Jr., and the driver of the vehicle.
The confrontation quickly involved several other individuals.
During the physical altercation, Alferez Sr. allegedly brandished a firearm and threatened the driver. However, he was overpowered and disarmed.
Deputies said that Alferez Jr. subsequently retrieved the firearm and fired shots at the driver’s vehicle.
The gunfire reportedly prompted the driver to accelerate, unintentionally running over Alferez Sr.
Alferez Sr. was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following the investigation, warrants were issued for murder and attempted murder against Alferez Jr.
He was taken into custody and booked into the Sacramento County Jail, where he is being held without bail.
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, Sgt. Amar Gandhi, stated that the actions of Alferez Jr. directly led to his father’s tragic death.
“This is a devastating incident where the choices made during a volatile confrontation ultimately resulted in the loss of life,” said Sgt. Gandhi.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with additional information to contact the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office at (916) 874-5115 or submit an anonymous tip through Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-4357.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
Authorities have confirmed that both Cortney Bartholomew and Brad Bartholomew were detained for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of 22-year-old Rebecca Kay Park.
Investigators removed multiple items from the residence as potential evidence, including vehicles.
At this time, officials have not confirmed whether either individual has been formally charged.
Rebecca was last seen on the night of November 3 near her mother’s residence in Boon Township, Michigan.
Early reports suggested she was observed entering a dark-colored vehicle; however, her mother, Cortney, reportedly provided conflicting descriptions regarding the vehicle.
Cortney is believed to be the last person to have seen Rebecca alive.
Following Rebecca’s disappearance, Cortney sent a series of urgent text messages to Richard Lee Falor—Rebecca’s fiancé, the father of her unborn child, and Cortney’s former partner.
Despite having limited recent communication, the messages appeared frantic and included statements such as:
- “Call me back asap”
- “Rich it’s Cortney call me back”
- “Dude call me”
- “Ur ole lady took off with some dude in a black car”
In the days after she went missing, Rebecca’s cellphone was located on a nearby roadway.
The phone was reportedly recovered by Cortney herself, a detail that has contributed to public speculation due to reported inconsistencies and unanswered questions surrounding the case.
Public records and online discussions also reference prior criminal histories involving both Cortney and Falor, including offenses related to sexual assault.
Law enforcement has not confirmed whether those past cases have any direct relevance to the current investigation.
After 21 days missing, Rebecca was tragically located deceased. Her body was found by her father during a search effort, approximately 15 feet off the roadway and not far from where she was last seen.
Early findings suggest her body may have been dragged to the location. Rebecca was nine months pregnant at the time of her death.
Authorities confirmed the infant was not found with her, and information regarding the baby’s whereabouts remains undisclosed.
Following the discovery of her body, both Rebecca’s sister, Kimberly Park, and her fiancé, Richard Falor, were taken into custody.
Kimberly Park has been formally charged with multiple offenses, including:
- Tampering with evidence in a criminal case
- Making false statements to law enforcement during a violent-crime investigation
- Filing a false felony report
Falor was also arrested and is currently facing drug-related charges.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Additional updates are expected as forensic analysis, autopsy results, and collected evidence are processed.
Law enforcement officials have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges.