Self-Defense Claim in Spring Area Shooting: Two Men Dead

Incident Overview

• 🚨 Units responded to a shooting call in the 22100 block of Green Gate, finding two men in their late 50s who had been shot.
• 💔 One individual was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the other died after being transported to a hospital.

Shooter's Account

• 🔫 The alleged shooter remained at the scene and surrendered to deputies, claiming self-defense.
• 🚗 The shooter stated that the two deceased individuals had been following him and blocked him in his car, then attempted to confront him.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 Homicide detectives are interviewing the shooter and working to verify his account of the events.
• 🕵️ Investigators are also trying to confirm the movements of the deceased individuals prior to arriving at the location.
• ⚖️ As of the update, no charges have been filed, but the investigation is ongoing, with potential charges to be referred to the district attorney's office and reviewed by a grand jury.

Victim and Weapon Status

• ❓ The identity of one of the deceased individuals is still being confirmed, while the other was identified at the hospital.
• 🚫 Investigators do not believe the deceased individuals were armed, based on initial scene processing and the shooter's statement.