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Elderly Man Shoots Spouse, Surrenders to Police
5 Jan
Summary
- A 93-year-old man surrendered to police after allegedly shooting his spouse.
- The victim was found dead in a vehicle with a firearm recovered at the scene.
- This incident marks Fremont's first homicide of 2026.
In Fremont, California, a 93-year-old man, identified as Richard Hocking, turned himself in to police, confessing to the fatal shooting of his 86-year-old spouse. Responding officers found the victim deceased in a vehicle on Mowry Avenue shortly after midnight on Saturday, January 3rd. A firearm was recovered from the scene. Hocking was subsequently arrested on suspicion of homicide.
The suspect reportedly provided detectives with a statement detailing the events leading to the shooting, though this information has not yet been publicly released. The Alameda County District Attorney's Office is now reviewing the case. Police have emphasized that the shooting is an isolated incident and do not believe there is any further threat to the public.
This incident represents Fremont's first recorded homicide of 2026. The investigation remains active, and authorities are seeking information from the public. Details regarding the couple's relationship duration or the circumstances immediately preceding the fatal event are still unknown as the investigation continues.
