Man Shot Dead In Car in Vallejo: Police

VALLEJO, CA — A murder investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death inside a car Sunday night in a Vallejo neighborhood, police said Tuesday. The police department at 10:23 p.m. Sunday received a report of a shooting in the 400 block of Corcoran Avenue, Vallejo PD Lt. Fabio Rodriguez stated in a news release.

"Vallejo police and Vallejo fire personnel located an adult male victim who had been shot inside of a vehicle," Rodriguez said. "The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene."

Vallejo police detectives and crime-scene personnel responded to the shooting near Setterquist Park and took over the investigation, the lieutenant said.

Police did not release the identity of the victim Tuesday.

Rodriguez encouraged anyone who may be a witness or who has additional information to contact Detective Cpl. Jason Scott at 707-648-4531 or Detective Scott Yates at 707-648-4533.

Citizens can also provide information anonymously to the Solano Crime Stoppers tip line 707-644-STOP. Solano Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for phone tips that solve violent and/or serious crimes.