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Police: Man, 57, Killed By Stray Bullet In Stockton

STOCKTON (CBS13) - Police say an innocent man was hit and killed by a stray bullet in Stockton Thursday night.

The incident happened along the 800 block of W. Ponce De Leon Avenue. Officers responded just before 8 p.m. after a report of multiple shots being fired.

At the scene, officers found a 57-year-old man who had been hit by a stray bullet. He was inside of a home, police say.

The man was soon pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives are investigating the incident and say, at this time, they do not have any information on a motive or suspect. Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is asked to call detectives at (209) 937-8377.

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