Police Arrest Man Who Shot Woman in Hand

A man was arrested Thursday afternoon on suspicion of shooting a woman in the hand in East Palo Alto on Christmas Eve, police said.

Donnie Weatherton, 61, was arrested in connection with the shooting, which was reported at about 10:10 a.m. on Dec. 24 in the 900 block of Tinsley Street, according to police.

Investigators determined that Weatherton had shot the 48-year-old victim during a verbal confrontation inside his apartment, then held her at gunpoint and did not allow her to leave for several hours, police said.

Weatherton was arrested outside of his apartment at 2:38 p.m.

Thursday and officers recovered a small handgun he had on his person.

Officers also recovered another handgun and rifle inside his apartment, according to police.

Weatherton was booked into San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and false imprisonment.

--Bay City News