The Richmond and San Pablo Police Departments report a man wanted in connection with a homicide turned the gun on himself and is now in critical condition.
San Pablo, CA – On Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at approximately 5:29 p.m., while addressing an unrelated call for service in the parking lot of the San Pablo Police Department, officers were approached by an adult male subject who attempted to make contact with officers. Due to a language barrier, communication was limited. Following a brief interaction, the male subject walked away, and the officer resumed addressing the original call for service.
Shortly thereafter, officers heard a single gunshot near the Police Department parking lot. Officers immediately responded and located the male subject suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officers rendered life-saving aid, and the male was transported to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition.
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the male subject (44-years old, San Pablo resident) is a person-of-interest in a homicide investigation which occurred in the City of Richmond on December 29, 2025. Following the shooting incident on 12/30/2025, Richmond Police Department Detectives responded to the San Pablo Police Department to process the scene and assume their investigation.
For further information regarding the 12/29/2025 homicide which occurred in the City of Richmond, please refer to the Richmond PD press release:
Richmond, CA — On December 29, 2025, at approximately 1:43 p.m., Richmond Police Department (RPD) officers responded to assist the Richmond Fire Department (RFD) at a business located in the 3400 block of Klose Way, for what was initially reported as a medical call.
The victim, who had been alone, was discovered unconscious by coworkers with an apparent head injury. This prompted a call for medical assistance. Upon arrival, RFD personnel determined the victim’s injuries did not appear to be accidental and requested police respond. Emergency medical personnel immediately rendered first aid and life-saving measures; however, the victim succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
A preliminary investigation revealed evidence leading officers to believe the victim may have been shot.
Richmond Police Department Homicide Detectives responded and assumed the investigation. Through diligent investigative efforts, detectives identified a person of interest in this homicide.
The person of interest, who is not being identified at this time, is a coworker of the victim and a resident of San Pablo. Detectives obtained a warrant for the individual’s arrest and were actively attempting to locate him.
On the evening of 12/30/25, the person of interest arrived at the San Pablo Police Department, and attempted to make contact with SPPD officers before walking away. Shortly thereafter, SPPD officers heard a single gunshot and located the subject nearby, suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Please refer to the press release issued by the San Pablo Police Department for additional information regarding that incident.
This homicide investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact Homicide Detective Marecek at 510-621-1835.
This incident remains an active investigation, and limited further information is available at this time. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the San Pablo Police Department at 510-215-3150.
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