The Stockton Police Department has released sketches of two individuals believed to be involved in the shooting of a police sergeant on August 2. The department is seeking information from the public to aid in their investigation. Becca Habegger reported
Stockton Police Department Releases Sketches of Suspects in Shooting of Sergeant
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STOCKTON, Calif. — The Stockton Police Department has released sketches of two individuals they believe were involved in the shooting of a police sergeant on August 2. The incident occurred in a neighborhood near the intersection of East March Lane and North El Dorado Street as the sergeant was investigating a carjacking and began chasing a suspect vehicle.
The shooting, which left the sergeant with injuries to his chest and shoulder, shocked the community and law enforcement officials. “It’s very brazen that somebody would actually fire at an officer. That is very scary for us,” said Stockton Police Department spokesperson Officer David Scott.
Within hours of the incident, a San Joaquin County SWAT team entered an apartment complex near the shooting and detained several individuals. Later that day, 20-year-old Sunthawon “Benny” Savon was arrested and charged with the carjacking and attempted murder of the police sergeant.
Savon, who was on felony probation at the time of the incident, is now facing a sentence of 25 years to life. He had previously been convicted of illegal possession of an assault weapon and was sentenced to two years’ probation. The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office spokesperson, Lee Neves, stated that enhancements would be sought in Savon’s case due to the seriousness of the crime.
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In a recent development, the Stockton Police Department released surveillance video showing three individuals running from the scene of the shooting. Alongside the video, they also released sketches of two suspects believed to be involved. The department described them as being in their late teens or early 20s.
The sergeant, who remains unidentified, is a Stockton native and a seven-year veteran of the U.S. Army. Besides his role as a dedicated sergeant, he is a husband and father to two young children and an active member of his church community, according to the Stockton Police Officers Association.
As for the sergeant’s recovery, a Stockton Police Department spokesperson confirmed that he is doing well and is currently recovering at home.
The Stockton Police Department is urging anyone with information on the case to come forward and contact them.
In conclusion, the Stockton community remains on high alert as authorities continue their search for the two remaining suspects in the shooting of a police sergeant. The release of the sketches is a significant step in the investigation, and law enforcement officials are hopeful that it will lead to the identification and apprehension of the individuals involved. The community is encouraged to provide any information that may assist in the ongoing investigation..
