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.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.