Crime & Safety

Man With Connections To Richmond, Fairfield Sought As Shooting Suspect

Marin County law enforcement said 19-year-old "Theo" Wilson should be considered armed and dangerous.

Sheriff’s officials said Monday they are looking for Theophilus “Theo” Wilson in connection to a recent shooting in Marin City. PHOTO COURTESY: Marin County Sheriff’s Office.

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The Marin County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect in a shooting Friday in Marin City as 19-year-old Theophilus “Theo” Wilson.

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The shooting was reported around 12:15 p.m. Friday.

The victim, a 41-year-old Marin City man, was found near 59 Cole Drive. He had surgery and remains in a hospital, sheriff’s Lt. Jamie Scardina said.

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Wilson, a Marin City resident, is a black man about 6 feet 2 inches tall and 265 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants and black shoes and should be considered armed and dangerous, according to Scardina, who said detectives are working on a warrant for his arrest.

Wilson has family living in Mill Valley, Fairfield and Richmond. He has no known vehicles and usually uses public transportation, Scardina said.

There were several witnesses to the shooting and sheriff’s officials are asking them to contact the sheriff’s investigations bureau at (415) 473-7265, according to Scardina.

Callers may remain anonymous and become eligible for a cash reward by calling Bay Area Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.

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