Early this morning at 1:28 AM our officers heard sounds of gunfire coming from Locust Street. Our Communications Center also began to receive calls of shots fired on Locust Street at Cypress Street.
Our Officers immediately responded to the location and found Courtney Brown (see attached photo) suffering from three gunshot wounds to his back. Officers had him immediately transferred by ambulance to John Muir Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. Sadly, Mr. Brown leaves behind a daughter and fiancé. Courtney Brown was 38 years old and was a resident of the Bay Area. It appears he was a patron at Crogan’s Sports Bar and Grill prior to the shooting.
At the time of the shooting both Redux Lounge and Crogan’s Sports Bar and Grill were closing and patrons were coming out of the night clubs.
Witnesses reported seeing the shooting and said the responsible was an African American male in his twenties, approximately 6 feet tall and 160 pounds. The responsible was last seen running west on Cypress towards California Boulevard and then South on California Boulevard. Officers and K9’s searched the area but were unable to locate the responsible.
Walnut Creek Police Detectives are following up on multiple leads and this is an extremely active investigation. All information thus far indicates this was not a random event.
We are hoping more persons will come forward with information regarding the shooting death of Mr. Brown. If you have information about this case please contact Walnut Creek Police Detective Leonard at 925.256.3523 or the Walnut Creek Police Departments Anonymous Tip line at 925.943.5865
Original Release:
HOMICIDE IN WALNUT CREEK
WALNUT CREEK POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE
Chief of Police Thomas Chaplin
August 27, 2016
For Immediate Release
WCPD Case Number: 16-30455
Date / Time Occurred: 8/27/16 at 1:28 AM
Location: Locust Street at Cypress Street
Crime Description / Code: PC 187 – Homicide
Suspect(s): Unknown at this point
Suspect Vehicle(s): Unknown at this point
Press Release Prepared By: Lieutenant Tom Cashion
On 8/27/16 at 0128 hours, Walnut Creek Police officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Locust Street and Cypress Street. Officers located one male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to John Muir Medical Center where he later died from his injuries. No other persons were injured during this incident.
Witnesses reported a black male suspect was last seen running from the scene of the shooting. At this point this appears to be an isolated incident. Walnut Creek Police Detectives are actively investigating this case.
We are not releasing the name of the victim at this time pending notification of their family. We will be releasing more information as it becomes available.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Detective Leonard at 925-256-3523.
For Press Inquiries you can contact Sergeant Sugrue at 925-256-3577
3 comments
Ghetto mentality.
Rest in peace, cousin.
where ever the black plague goes——
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