5/17/11 Round Mtn Shooting Investigation Complete

NEWS RELEASE

DATE/TIME: 05/17/11 @ 1630 hours

CASE: S.C.S.O # 11-15020 / R.P.D. Case # 11-29729

BY: Sergeant John Hubbard #111 

CRIME/INCIDENT: 664/187 PC/Attempt Homicide

LOCATION: Shasta County

VICTIM(S): Sergeant Jose (Joe) Gonzalez, Deputy Ken Koenen, Deputy Keith Sharp, Officer Don Guy (C.H.P)

SUSPECTS(S): Lee Roy Grecian

SYNOPSIS: The Redding Police Department has completed its investigation of the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office shooting that occurred on 05/15/11 in Round Mountain, California.

The Deputy involved in the shooting of Lee Grecian was Sergeant Jose (Joe) Gonzalez. Sergeant Gonzalez is a 16-year veteran with the Sheriff’s Office. Sergeant Gonzalez is currently assigned to patrol operations. Sergeant Gonzalez has previous assignments in the jail, patrol division and administrative sergeant. Sergeant Gonzalez was a former member of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) for approximately 8 years. Sergeant Gonzalez is on paid administrative leave per department policy (no photo available).

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