Man Sought in Deadly Shooting Turns Self In

Sheriff’s officials identified Theophilus “Theo” Wilson as a suspect in a recent shooting in Marin City. PHOTO COURTESY: Marin County Sheriff’s Office.

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By Bay City News Service:

A man suspected of shooting a man Friday has turned himself in at the Marin County Sheriff’s Office in Marin City, a sheriff’s lieutenant said.

Theophilus “Theo” Wilson, 19, of Marin City, who went to the sheriff’s office with his grandparents and father at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, Lt. Jamie Scardina said.

The sheriff’s office has not identified the 41-year-old Marin City man who was shot several times. Scardina said the victim is still recovering in a hospital.

The sheriff’s office responded to the shooting around 12:15 p.m. Friday and found the victim in the first block of Cole Drive in Marin City, Scardina said.

The sheriff’s office identified Wilson as the suspect and released his photo on its website Monday.

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

Callers may remain anonymous and become eligible for a cash reward by calling Bay Area Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).