A man has been arrested in Stockton in connection with a series of killings in the city and Oakland, authorities announced Saturday. He could face charges in the murder of six men linked by ballistics. Wesley Brownlee, 43, was with city manager Harry Black, Mayor Kevin Lincoln and San Joaquin County District Attorney Tory Webb Salazar Police Chief Stanley McFadden was arrested overnight “while out hunting,” said a news conference held by Tori Verber Salazar. McFadden believes they “prevented another killing.” The police chief said the arrest was made possible thanks to community tips and the work of the police department. “Our surveillance team followed the man as he drove. We looked at his patterns and determined early this morning that his mission was to kill. “He was out hunting,” McFadden said. | Learning Tomorrow | Stockton Serial Killings: Everything We Know and Don’t Know So Far About the Victim and Suspect He wore a mask around his neck and had a gun belt in his hand, police confirmed to KCRA 3. Authorities are now working to determine whether the weapons found are related to other shootings. Police confirmed he was the only suspect “at this time”, believed to be the person of interest captured on video of the shooting scene. Authorities said Brownlee lived in Stockton on and off, as well as in other cities. He has a criminal record, although police have not detailed previous crimes. Brownlee’s criminal record in California and Arizona has been linked to past drug violations, traffic violations and DUI, according to public records. The mayor of Stockton said the city will be able to overcome the problem and that public safety is their number one priority. I want to be very, very clear to the people of Stockton, to people in the United States and around the world. When the people of Stockton are united, and we are united, we can get things done. Stockton will be a place where people can live, feed their families and grow their businesses,” Mayor Kevin Lincoln said. Video below: Stockton Mayor on Brownlee’s arrest on Salazar’s arrest, ” Crime is solved because we are Stockton. You don’t come to our house and bring this reign of terror. Video below: San Joaquin County DA speaks out on arrest Brownlee will appear in court Tuesday afternoon. Salazar said the district attorney’s office is working to determine the charges against him. Officials still aren’t sure what was behind the killing What was his motive, but said his pattern was consistent. It is unclear if the firearms found by police on Saturday were related to all seven shootings. “I thank the Stockton Police Department and law enforcement for their work, they support This investigation, including the California Department of Justice’s Firearms Bureau and Forensic Services,” Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement. “We stand together as we face challenges or threats to the safety of Californians. we will be stronger. Thanks to our cooperation, citizens of Stockton and the California community will take comfort in knowing that this suspect is now in custody. “Who are the victims? Tomorrow | We are learning about the victims of the Stockton serial killings Six men were killed – five in Stockton this year and one in Auckland last year. The victim has been identified by police as : Paul Alexander, about 35, Salvador William Debdi Jr, 43, Jonathan Hernandez Rodriguez, 52, Juan Cruz, 52, Lorenzo Lowe, 52 Pez Oakland’s victim was a 40-year-old Hispanic man. The coroner identified the man as Juan Miguel Vasquez Serrano, a 46-year-old black woman, affiliate KTVU reported. is the only known survivor of the shooting. The woman biked to a camp on Park Street and Union Street in Stockton in April 2021, said Stockton Police Chief Stanley McFadden. She was shot at around 3:30 a.m. on the 16th. The woman saw a man in the tent wearing all dark clothing, a dark face mask and a dark jacket. She said the man was 5 feet tall Between 10″ and 6’2”. The woman told police that no words were exchanged between them and she tried to defend herself by walking towards him. She was shot multiple times. Where did the shooting happen? Most The fatal shootings occurred in Stockton, four miles from each other. The woman’s surviving shooting occurred south of the five fatal shootings. Here’s a map with more information: Authorities ask people to continue leads It’s still a “very active investigation,” McFadden said. “Just because an arrest is made, doesn’t mean the investigation has stopped,” McFadden said. He said they still need more tips to come in. Tip Line Will remain open and people can call 209-937-8167 to submit information. People can email tips to policetips@stocktonca.gov. Video surveillance can be submitted to Stocktonpdca.evidence.com. This is a developing story. Continued Follow KCRA 3 as we learn more about the arrested suspects and a string of killings. Here you can download our app for the latest information. – Hilda Flores of KCRA 3 contributed to this report.
A man has been arrested in Stockton in connection with a series of killings in the city and Oakland, authorities announced Saturday. He could face charges in the murder of six men linked by ballistics.
Wesley Brownlee, 43, at a meeting with city manager Harry Black, Mayor Kevin Lincoln and San Joaquin County District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar Police Chief Stanley McFadden was arrested overnight “while out hunting,” the news release said.
McFadden believes they “prevented another killing”.
The police chief said the arrest was made possible thanks to community tips and the work of the police department.
“Our surveillance team followed the man as he drove. We observed his patterns and determined early this morning that he was on a mission to kill. He was out hunting,” McFadden said.
| Learning Tomorrow | Stockton Serial Killings: Everything We Know and Don’t Know So Far About Victims and Suspects
Police confirmed to KCRA 3 that he was arrested at Winslow Way and Village Green Drive at about 2am wearing dark clothing, a mask around his neck and a gun on his belt.
Authorities are now working to determine whether the weapons found are related to other shootings.
Police confirmed he was the only suspect “at this time” and is believed to be the person of interest captured on video from the shooting scene.
Authorities said Brownlee lived in Stockton on and off, as well as in other cities. He has a criminal record, although police have not detailed previous crimes.
Brownlee’s criminal record in California and Arizona has been linked to past drug violations, traffic violations and DUI, according to public records.
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The mayor of Stockton said the city will be able to overcome the difficulty and that public safety is their number one priority.
“I want to be very clear to the people of Stockton, America and around the world. When the people of Stockton are united and we are united, we can get things done. Stockton will be a people A place to live, raise a family, grow a business,” said Mayor Kevin Lincoln.
- Video below: Mayor of Stockton speaks on arrest
“The crime has been solved because we are Stockton. You don’t come to our house and bring this reign of terror,” Salazar said at Brownlee’s arrest.
- Video below: San Joaquin County DA speaks at arrest
Brownlee will appear in court Tuesday afternoon, officials said. Salazar said the district attorney’s office is working to determine the charges against him.
Officials still aren’t sure what the motive behind the killing was, but said his pattern was consistent.
It was not immediately clear whether the firearms found by police on Saturday were related to all seven shootings.
“I thank the Stockton Police Department and law enforcement agencies for their work in supporting this investigation, including the California Department of Justice’s Firearms Division and Forensic Services,” Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement. “When we face a challenge or threat to the safety of Californians, we are stronger when we stand together. Thanks to our cooperation, citizens of Stockton and the California community know that this suspect is now in custody , would be very pleased.”
Who are the victims?
| tomorrow | We’re getting to know the victims of the Stockton serial killings
Six men were killed – five in Stockton this year and one in Auckland last year. The victim was identified by police as:
The Oakland victim was a 40-year-old Hispanic man. Affiliated KTVU reported that the coroner identified the man as Juan Miguel Vasquez Serrano.
A 46-year-old black woman is the only known survivor of the shooting. Stockton Police Chief Stanley McFadden said the woman was riding her bike to a camp on Park Street and Union Street in Stockton and was shot and killed at about 3:30 a.m. on April 16, 2021.
The woman saw a man in the tent, wearing dark clothing, a dark mask and a dark jacket. She said the man was between 5-foot-10 and 6-foot-2.
The woman told police that they had not spoken to each other and that she tried to defend herself by walking up to him. She was shot multiple times.
Where did the shooting happen?
Most of the fatal shootings occurred in Stockton, four miles from each other. The woman’s surviving shooting comes south of five fatal shootings.
Here is a map with more information:
Authorities ask people to keep sending tips
McFadden said it was still a “very active investigation”.
“Just because you’re arrested doesn’t mean the investigation stops,” McFadden said.
He said they still need more tips to get in.
The tip line will remain open and people can call 209-937-8167 to submit information. People can email tips to policetips@stocktonca.gov. Video surveillance can be submitted to Stocktonpdca.evidence.com.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for KCRA 3 as we learn more about the arrested suspect and a string of killings.
You can download our app here for the latest information.
-Hilda Flores of KCRA 3 contributed to this report.