A man is facing murder charges after Woodland police revealed that he deliberately rammed into another man with his vehicle before shooting him. The accused, David Manuel Sanchez-Gallardo, 33, was apprehended by the Woodland Police Department. The incident unfolded when a 36-year-old man exited a business in the 100 block of West Main Street near Cottonwood Street and began making threats. Later on, Sanchez-Gallardo, identified as the assailant, drove his vehicle into the business and struck the 36-year-old individual. Following the collision, Sanchez-Gallardo fatally shot the man. Police officers who arrived at the scene promptly arrested him. Authorities stated that an ongoing dispute between the two men and someone inside the business preceded the violent act. A firearm associated with Sanchez-Gallardo was discovered by officers at the crime scene, while the other man was unarmed. The occurrence of such violence at the shopping center shocked business owners in the area. Guillermo Suarez, the owner of Queen Bee and a nearby resident, expressed deep concern over the incident, emphasizing that the community consists of hard-working families and is typically considered safe. He further stated that children often walk around on the sidewalks, heightening their worries. The Yolo County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased man, according to the police.
