Following a fatal shooting in Petaluma that resulted in one person dead, the Sonoma Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of a suspect. The incident occurred on the 5100 block of Lakeville Highway on Sunday around 4:15 pm, where deputies found a deceased individual with apparent gunshot wounds. According to
Hoodline
, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the presence of shell casings at the scene, indicative of a shooting.
Yesterday morning, Violent Crime Detectives managed to locate and apprehend 59-year-old Paul Elliot Colton from Salome, Arizona. In a brief from the
Sonoma Sheriff’s social media update
, authorities took Colton into custody at approximately 4:30 am in San Jose. Colton now faces multiple charges including murder, carjacking, and felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, he remains in custody with no bail.
The Sheriff’s Office continues to encourage anyone with information regarding the shooting to reach out. The call for public assistance remains active. Individuals who know about the incident are urged to contact the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office at 707-565-2121.
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