9 Year Old Killed Today in Valley Springs. Homicide Investigation Underway
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/27/2013 04:26 PM
Valley Springs, CA...The Calaveras County Sheriff and District Attorney’s Office are currently investigating the homicide of a nine year old child at a residence on Rippon Road in Valley Springs. Multiple law enforcement agencies are currently searching the area for a suspect described as a White or Hispanic male, with longer gray hair, six foot tall, muscular build, last seen wearing a black long sleeved shirt and blue pants. This suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Residents in the area are being advised via Reverse 911 and Nixle mass notification systems to lock their doors and report suspicious activity. If you see someone in the area matching the suspect’s description, report it immediately to the Sheriff’s Office and call 9-1-1.
Update as of 9:17pm...We just checked in with the Calaveras County Sheriff's Department and there is no additional information at this time. Officers from multiple agencies are still conducting an extensive search...
This is an active investigation with a search of the area and neighborhood canvassing underway. There is no further information at this time and more information will be provided at 8 pm tonight.
Editors Note: From all of us at ThePineTree.net our thoughts and prayers are with the family and those affected at this time
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This is so surprising. I know this area well. It is a small bedroom community, mostly full of cabins for winter sports and summer golf and hiking etc. It is near Bear Valley.
It is such a small little town.
