By | April 16, 2024

Accident – Death – Obituary News :

Two Women Fatally Shot in Napa

Two women tragically lost their lives in a fatal shooting near downtown Napa over the weekend. The incident occurred on Saturday around 8:10 p.m. along the 400 block of Riverside Drive, sending shockwaves through the local community.

Details of the Shooting

According to reports, witnesses heard a loud argument just before gunshots rang out, leading to the discovery of two women who had been shot. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. The senseless act of violence left the community in mourning and searching for answers.


Napa Shooting Scene

Police at the scene of a deadly shooting in Napa early Sunday morning, Apr. 14, 2024.
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Arrests Made in Connection to the Incident

Following intensive investigations, the Napa police arrested three suspects in relation to the shooting. John Nicholson Jr., a 22-year-old Vallejo resident, was identified as the suspected shooter and booked into the Napa County Jail on two counts of murder. Additionally, 19-year-old Jessica Whitten and 19-year-old Judith Adolph, both from Santa Rosa, were arrested on charges of aiding in a felony and transferred to the custody of Napa police.

Community Support and Ongoing Investigation

The Napa police expressed their gratitude for the support received from the community and various law enforcement agencies involved in the case. Investigations are still ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information or surveillance footage to come forward and assist in bringing justice to the victims.

For those willing to provide information, Detective Dustin Dodd can be reached at (707) 257-9568 or via email at ddodd@cityofnapa.org. The police are counting on the cooperation of the community to ensure that those responsible for this heinous act are brought to justice.

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