Jason Velasquez dies in fatal Lancaster shooting
Fatal Lancaster shooting death of Jason Velasquez
County officials confirmed the identity of the deceased person killed in a fatal shooting incident in Lancaster on Friday. The authorities involved in the case stated that sheriff deputies from the Lancaster Station branch were dispatched to respond to a shots fired report at W. Avenue J-2 and Sierra Highway, a specific area within the 300 block. This location, according to the Lancaster Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Lieutenant Michael Modica, is reportedly connected to illegal gambling activities. The fatal shooting happened at roughly 10:16 p.m. on Wednesday. The deceased individual was confirmed dead at the scene. Anyone possessing information pertaining to this shooting incident is requested to reach out to the Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau. For those who prefer to remain anonymous, they may contact 800-222-8477 or access the website lacrimestoppers.org.
