Shots fired on Porter Way and Rio Lindo Avenue
Police blocked off access to Porter Way Saturday, after reports of shots being fired Photo credit: Josh Cozine
Chico police received multiple reports of what sounded like gunshots around Porter Way and Rio Lindo Avenue at 9:30 p.m. on Friday.
Police responded to a report of shots fired on Porter Way at around 7:40 p.m. @theorion_news pic.twitter.com/0R67W9OhEi
— Josh (@joshcozine) May 4, 2019
Witnesses reported a male pedestrian quickly leaving the area. Police officers were able to detain 25 year old Jordan Tapp behind a closed business in the 100 Block of Rio Lindo Avenue.
Police are asking witnesses to ID the suspect they detained out back of the business at 165 Rio Lindo Avenue. @theorion_news pic.twitter.com/vSIbS6ebSH
— Josh (@joshcozine) May 4, 2019
Chico police recovered a handgun from Tapp who is a convicted felon on parole. He was previously arrested for feloniously possessing a firearm, possession of methamphetamine, and violation of parole.
Officers searched the area, but did not locate any property damage or gunshot victims.
Police knocked door to door down Porter Way. @theorion_news pic.twitter.com/Y4SRnJuNoj
— Josh (@joshcozine) May 4, 2019
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