Update: Man Shot to Death in Downtown Walnut Creek Identified

UPDATE: Police identified a man, father and fiancé shot to death early this morning in Walnut Creek as Courtney Brown, 38.

Brown died at John Muir Medical Center after being shot three times in the back at 1:28 a.m. at Locust and Cypress streets, police said.

Brown, a Bay Area resident, appears to have been visiting Crogan's Sports Bar & Grill at 1387 Locust St. before he was shot between Crogan's and Redux Lounge at 1411 Locust St.

Both businesses were closing and customers were leaving when shots were fired.

No one else was injured, police said. Witness reported seeing the shooting.

Officers searched for the suspect with K-9s but could not find a man described as black, 6 feet tall, 160 pounds and in his 20s.

The suspect was last seen running west on Cypress Street and then south on North California Boulevard, according to police.

Officers are following multiple leads as part of an investigation.

Evidence suggests the shooting was not a random event as police initially thought, Sgt. Mike Sugrue said. Brown leaves behind a daughter.

Anyone with a tip is asked to call Detective Greg Leonard at (925) 256-3523. Anonymous tips can be made by calling (925) 943 5865.

EARLIER:

WALNUT CREEK, CA — One person died early this morning after he was allegedly gunned down in downtown Walnut Creek, according to police.

The shooting was first reported at 1:28 a.m. near Locust and Cypress streets, police said.

Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to John Muir Medical Center, where he later died, according to police.

No other injuries were reported, police said.

Witnesses told police the male suspect was last seen running from the scene.

Police believe the incident is an isolated one and detectives are actively investigating the case.

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The name of the victim is being withheld, pending notification of his family.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Det. Greg Leonard at (925) 256-3523.

— Bay City News; Image by Walnut Creek Police via Twitter