Crime & Safety
5th Victim Dies In Family Massacre: Police
A 1-year-old toddler who was shot last week has died, police reported Monday. His 6-year-old brother was also killed.
ALAMEDA, CA — The lone survivor of a family massacre in Alameda last week that claimed four other family members has lost his fight to live. Alameda Police said Monday that 1-year-old Wesley has died.
Wesley was shot along with his 6-year-old brother, his mother, and her parents at the family home. According to police, they all died at the hand of Shane Killian, 54. Police have not disclosed a motive for why Killian allegedly killed his wife, children and in-laws.
The shooting happened at 9 p.m. last Wednesday in the 400 block of Kitty Hawk Road, a tidy neighborhood of single family homes.
Killian was taken into custody immediately after the shootings.
"Last week’s horrific incident continues to deeply affect community members," police said in a statement on Monday. "At a daytime vigil that took place Sunday, July 14, Reverand Laura Rose shared how important it is to connect with community members and be there for people who need support."
If you are feeling the weight of this tragedy, Crisis Support Services of Alameda County offers individual and group grief counseling and has a 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-309-2131.
You can also call the 9-8-8 lifeline 24/7 for free and confidential support if you are considering ending your own life.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the Building Futures 24/7 crisis line at 1-866-A-WAY-OUT (1-866-292-9688) for support. They also offer 1:1 counseling, support groups, shelter, education, and court accompaniment for domestic violence survivors throughout Alameda County.
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