- Two men killed, one wounded in shooting outside a 7-Eleven in Yuba City.
- Victims: 18-year-old Hispanic man (died at hospital), 21-year-old Hispanic man (died at scene), 19-year-old white man (hand wound, stable).
- Incident occurred around 10:54 p.m. Sunday in the 900 block of Market Street, at Market and Sutter streets north of Colusa Avenue.
- Police say an altercation preceded the gunfire. No arrests made.
- California DOJ assisting with investigation.
Shooting Outside Yuba City 7-Eleven Leaves Two Dead
Yuba City police are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the lives of two young men and injured a third outside a convenience store late Sunday night. Officers responded to reports of gunfire and a physical altercation at the 7-Eleven on Market Street just before 11 p.m.
Details of the Incident
Upon arrival, officers found an 18-year-old Hispanic man with a gunshot wound. Officers provided first aid and he was rushed to a local hospital but later died. A second victim, a 21-year-old Hispanic man, was pronounced dead at the scene. A third man, a 19-year-old white man, later arrived at a hospital separately with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the hand.
The shooting occurred at the intersection of Market and Sutter streets, north of Colusa Avenue. According to the Yuba City Police Department, the preliminary investigation suggests an altercation outside the store escalated into gunfire. The California Department of Justice has been called in to assist with evidence processing.
"California DOJ criminalists are very good at what they do, and part of their jobs is to respond to crime scenes at the request of local law enforcement departments, no matter the day, or time of day. We thank them for their service, dedication and scientific expertise," said CSLEA President Alan Barcelona.
Local California Context
Yuba City, the county seat of Sutter County, is a community of about 70,000 residents. Violent crime is relatively low here compared to larger urban areas, making this shooting particularly shocking for residents. Local authorities have increased patrols in the area while the investigation continues.
Background
Yuba City has seen sporadic gun violence, but multiple-fatality shootings are rare. In 2021, a triple shooting occurred in the city, but no fatalities were reported. The last fatal shooting in Yuba City was a single homicide in 2022. This incident marks one of the deadliest in recent memory.
Conclusion
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The investigation is active, and detectives are working to identify suspects. No arrests have been made as of now. The community is mourning the loss of two young lives.