Galt Police investigating two violent incidents over two day period

The Galt Police Department is investigating two separate incidents over a two-day period that left one person killed and three others injured.

The first incident happened on Sunday, September 11, around 11 am. Officers responded to a stabbing of a female victim and located the suspect in the home

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On 09/11/22, at approx. 11:06 a.m., GPD Officers responded to a report of a stabbing near Lincoln Way/Wendy Hope Dr. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female suffering from multiple stab wounds.

During the investigation, it was determined the male suspect was still inside of the residence. Officers located the suspect inside of a bedroom. He was identified as Sergio Alfaro, of Galt.

Alfaro was arrested for 664/187(a) PC – Attempted Murder, 245(a)(1) PC – Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and 3056 PC – Parole Violation. He was transported to Sacramento County Mail Jail where he is ineligible for bail.

The female victim was transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment and is in stable condition.

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The second incident occurred on September 12.

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On Monday, 9/12/2022, at approximately 8:11 p.m., Galt Police Officers responded to a call for service involving a male suspect with a firearm in the 200 block of McFarland Street. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The male succumbed to his injuries while en-route to a local hospital for advanced medical treatment. The victim was later identified as 25-year-old Galt resident, Jimmy Crisp.

Early into the investigation, GPD received reports of possibly three additional gunshot victims who were seeking treatment at local area hospitals. It was later determined there were two additional victims and both individuals were connected to the same shooting incident on McFarland Street.

During our investigation, several subjects were detained and interviewed regarding the incident. GPD Detectives are still actively investigating this case and at this time no arrests have been made. Due to the nature of the investigation, no further information will be released at this time.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Detective Fewel at (209) 366-7005. Any information provided will remain anonymous. We appreciate the community’s assistance during our investigation. The victims’ loved ones are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

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