(FOX40.COM) – A Stockton man has been sentenced by Honorable Judge Hoyt to over 111 years to life for attempted murder and other related charges on Monday.
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David Price II was sentenced to 16 years and 8 months plus 95 years to life in prison, making a total of 111 years and 8 months to life for a violent shooting incident in Stockton, according to the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office.
The DA’s office said on Jan. 17, a jury had found the defendant guilty of five counts of attempted murder (willful, deliberate, and premeditated), five counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm, two counts of felony child abuse, two counts of shooting at an occupied vehicle and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The jury also found true several enhancements, including firearm use and great bodily injury.
On July 14, the court had determined that the crimes were committed while the defendant was released with the understanding that he had prior strikes, officials said. During the trial, motions for a new trial and a Romero motion were denied.
Authorities said a “Romero motion” is a request that’s made to dismiss a prior strike conviction. The court had imposed 14 years to life for each attempted murder, consecutive terms for firearm enhancements and the strike prior.
However, certain charges stayed under the judicial discretion, the DA’s office said.
On April 2, 2022, two parents and their daughters were driving to a family gathering in Weston Ranch and were followed by an unrelated 14-year-old boy driving behind them, SJCDAO said.
As the vehicles traveled near Henry Long Boulevard and Estes Street, the defendant, who was a passenger in another car, pulled over and opened fire on both vehicles, striking the truck at least seven times and the family SUV at least five times, officials stated.
The DA’s office said the family was quick to recognize Price as their neighbor, though they never had prior disputes with him.
Authorities stated that the shooting caused serious injuries, leaving the 14-year-old boy bleeding from his head. A bullet was lodged directly behind the 11-year-old girl’s spine. The father was grazed by a bullet that lodged in his seat. The 9-year-old girl was struck in the face by a bullet but survived.
The DA’s office said at the time of the shooting, Price was awaiting sentencing in San Francisco for illegally possessing a firearm during another shooting. He had been released on bail with his GPS ankle monitor removed and had been ordered to relinquish all firearms just 12 days before this attack.
“Justice was served today with a sentence that reflects both the gravity of this crime and the danger this defendant posed to our community,” District Attorney Ron Freitas said. “This was a cold-blooded act of gang violence against a family and a young teenager who were simply on their way to a celebration. Our office will continue to stand with victims and ensure that violent offenders from other counties are held fully accountable for the devastation they cause in our community. San Joaquin County will not be a safe haven for criminals.”
Adoreil Ayoubgoulan
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