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Man arrested in connection with 2 homicides and assault with firearm in Vallejo
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Victoria Meza , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The events occurred between July 28 and Saturday.
In Vallejo, a suspect is in custody. The arrest is linked to violent incidents that took place over several days. Authorities reported finding a man with a fatal gunshot wound in an encampment.
This discovery was made after police received a report of gunfire in a different part of town, where a person was shot at but not hurt. The events occurred between July 28 and Saturday. Further information about the arrest and the incidents is available from the police department, which announced the arrest on Sunday.
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Category: safety Published: August 2, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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