Crime & Safety
Suspect Arrested For April Shooting In Castro Valley
The suspect was identified as Oakland resident Donovan Wright.
ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA — Deputies arrested a man suspected in an April shooting in Castro Valley, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Friday.
On April 17, deputies responded to Castro Valley Boulevard and Baker Road for a report of a shooting. Witnesses reported gunfire between the occupants of two vehicles. Upon arrival, deputies were unable to locate the vehicles involved or victims at the scene.
Eventually detectives identified the victim, who had fled the scene. Deputies believe the victim fired a BB gun at the suspect and the suspect, who allegedly knew the victim, returned fire with live rounds from a real firearm.
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The suspect was identified as Oakland resident Donovan Wright, 28. Wright was arrested on Thursday at his apartment.
A search of Wright's residence allegedly led to the discovery of an illegal assault rifle, two loaded revolvers, and a small quantity of cocaine. Wright was arrested and booked at the Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of assault with a firearm, assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and discharging a firearm at a vehicle.
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As of Sunday evening, Wright was still in custody on $50,000 bail.
By Katy St. Clair / Bay City News
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