Death – Obituary – Accident and Crime News : WOODLAND, Calif. — In a shocking incident, a man has been charged with murder after allegedly ramming another man with his vehicle and then shooting him. The accused, David Manuel Sanchez-Gallardo, 33, was apprehended by the Woodland Police Department. The incident unfolded when a 36-year-old man exited a business located in the 100 block of West Main Street near Cottonwood Street and began making threats. Shortly after, Sanchez-Gallardo, identified as the perpetrator, drove his vehicle into the business, forcefully colliding with the 36-year-old.
Following the collision, Sanchez-Gallardo reportedly shot and killed the man. Law enforcement officers swiftly arrived at the scene and apprehended the suspect. The police revealed that an ongoing dispute among the two men and an individual within the business had fueled the tragic incident. A firearm linked to Sanchez-Gallardo was discovered at the scene, while the other man was found to be unarmed.
The local business owners in the shopping center expressed their disbelief at the occurrence of such violence in their community. Guillermo Suarez, the owner of Queen Bee, a nearby establishment, voiced his concerns, stating, “We are very concerned. We are all hard-working people here. Most of our families, we have kids walking around on our sidewalks here. It’s pretty safe. We are in shock.”
The Yolo County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased man, as confirmed by the police. This tragic incident has cast a shadow of grief and fear over the community, as they grapple with the loss of life and the unexpected violence that unfolded in their neighborhood.
As the investigation continues, the Woodland Police Department is working diligently to gather all the necessary evidence and ensure justice is served. The accused, Sanchez-Gallardo, will face the full extent of the law for his alleged actions. The community seeks solace in the hope that incidents like these will remain rare, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a safe and secure environment for all residents.