(KRON) — The Fremont Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Friday morning.
Fremont police received a report at approximately 12:22 a.m. regarding a shooting on the 5000 block of Mowry Avenue. The caller said that he shot his spouse and wanted to turn himself into custody, according to FPD.
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Officers arrived on the scene and detained 93-year-old Richard Hocking, who was by his own vehicle, police said.
Police then located the victim, an 86-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat. The victim presented with a physical injury and was pronounced dead on the scene, FPD reported. A firearm was also recovered inside the vehicle.
Hocking was placed into custody and transported to the Fremont Police Department. He provided a statement to detectives, articulating the reasoning behind the incident, police said.
Hocking was booked into custody for homicide and a gun related enhancement. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office will review the case and respective evidence.
FPD said the shooting appears to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community. The investigation remains active.
This is Fremont’s first homicide in 2026, according to police.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Fremont Police Investigations Unit at 510-790-6900. For anonymous tips, text ‘Tip FremontPD’ followed by a short message to 888-777.
Ryan Ocenada
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