Sheriff's Deputy In California Accused Of Killing Two People, Arrested After Brief Manhunt
Sep. 8 2022, Published 10:02 a.m. ET
A sheriff’s deputy in California is accused of double murder and now behind bars.
Around 12:45 a.m. on Sept. 7, police in Dublin, California, responded to Colebrook Lane after a person reported two people were shot in the home.
Officers went to the home and found a man and woman inside the residence, according to police. They both had gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene.
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The names of the victim have not been released.
Witnesses identified 24-year-old Devin Williams Jr. as the suspect. He worked as a deputy with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities asked for the public’s help finding Williams Jr., and he was arrested hours later.
No motive has been released in the killing.
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