A man who was allegedly trespassing at a Turlock residence was shot in the head and killed by the homeowner early this morning.
The homeowner – Robin Boyer, a 58-year-old white male of Turlock – admitted to investigators that he shot the alleged thief, a 22-year-old white male of Turlock, after he had reason to believe the young man was trespassing and stealing from his property in the 1100 block of Dianne Street.
According to Turlock Police Department spokesperson Officer Mayra Lewis, the homeowner had seen the young male trespass onto his property several times in the past. After confronting the alleged thief, Boyer told investigators that an altercation broke out between the two, leading to the shooting of the young man.
A 911 call was made at approximately 7:56 a.m. from the homeowner’s residence reporting the incident.
“The incident is still under investigation,” said Lewis. “It’s still too early to say exactly what happened.”
Responding officers found the victim dead near an open field and a barn, with a dirt bike lying near him. The Turlock Police Department also said that a shotgun was recovered from the scene.
Lewis said that the Turlock Police Department has not released the name of the deceased male, as family members are still pending notification. Boyer has not been arrested and is reportedly working cooperatively with the Turlock Police Department.
Neighbors reported that trespassing has become a problem in the neighborhood.
Turlock Man Shot In Head, Two Arrested
Written by Alex Cantatore - alex@turlockcitynews.com
Jose Coria and Linzey Pacheco Arrested by Turlock Police After a Turlock Man Was Shot in the Head. 04-20-13Courtesy of the Turlock Police Department
A Turlock man was shot after an argument on Saturday, the bullet grazing the victim's head.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:23 p.m., near Broadway Park, after Jose Coria, 53, and a male victim allegedly became involved in a verbal dispute.
According to Turlock Police, Coria initially left the area after an earlier argument Saturday evening. Coria then allegedly returned as a passenger in another vehicle, renewing the argument.
As the argument escalated, Coria is accused of firing a handgun at the victim, grazing his head.
The Turlock Police Street Crimes Unit then arrived at the intersection of North First Street and Orchard Streets to see Coria enter a vehicle driven by Linzey Pacheco, 20, which sped away.
The victim, holding his head, informed Turlock Police of what had occurred. He was later treated at an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Coria has been arrested for attempted homicide. Pacheco was arrested for destruction of evidence and possession of narcotics.
@Lettie - I don't know either of the parties. From what I've read, there is no credibility to be found with regards to the Pacheco kids. Its seems you're an apologist for their family. However, whether he deserved this outcome or not, he placed himself in a position where bad things can happen. We may never know what "really" happened but if he was the upstanding citizen some are suggesting portraying him Pacheco would never have been in this situation.