December 25, 2017
BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RESPONDS TO REPORTS OF SHOTS FIRED
Oroville, Ca-- At approximately 8:00 PM, on December 25, 2017, Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) received reports of shots fired in the area of Foothill Mobile Home Park in Oroville.
BCSO Deputies responded to the scene and located an adult male, with multiple gunshot wounds, lying in the street in front of a residence inside Foothill Mobile Home Park. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Due to the suspicious nature of the incident, BCSO Investigations Unit responded and is actively investigating the incident as a homicide.
Limited information is available at this time. Additional information will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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For information, please contact
BCSO Community Relations Unit
530.871.9440