Woman, 18, Shot Dead Friday Night In Martinez

A woman was killed and a man was injured in a shooting in Martinez on Friday night, a police sergeant said today.

Officers responded to a report of a female shot in the 1900 block of Boynton Avenue around 9:30 p.m., Martinez police Detective Sgt. Dave Mathers said.

Arriving officers found an 18-year-old woman and 25-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds, Mathers said.

Emergency crews also responded and rendered aid to both victims, he said.

The woman, later identified as Judith Lee-Rene Bean, was pronounced dead at the scene, he said.

The man was transported to a hospital for injuries not considered life-threatening, according to Mathers.

Police are investigating the incident and asking anyone who witnessed the shooting to contact Martinez police Detective Ryan Baillie at (925) 372-3451 or at RBaillie@CityOfMartinez.org.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may call (925) 372-3457.

--Bay City News