Candace Diane Larsen, aged 62, tragically lost her life on January 3, 2022, in Red Bluff, California. The incident occurred during a violent altercation inside her home on Hilltop Drive. According to reports, the Tehama County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call late that night, initially reporting a woman screaming. Shortly after, another call came in from a man stating that his daughter had a firearm and was preventing him and his wife from leaving their home.
During this call, a gunshot was heard in the background, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement.
Upon arrival, deputies and additional units from the Red Bluff Police Department and the California Highway Patrol established a containment perimeter around the residence. Despite multiple announcements urging the occupants to exit the home, several more gunshots were heard from within. The situation escalated, leading the sheriff's department to deploy an armored vehicle. Using this vehicle as cover, deputies managed to take Julia Deanna Larsen, Candace's 27-year-old daughter, into custody after a brief struggle.
Inside the home, deputies discovered Candace Diane Larsen suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite lifesaving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Her husband, Martin Alan Larsen, aged 65, was also found with multiple injuries, indicating he had been involved in a violent physical altercation with their daughter. Evidence suggested that a shootout had occurred between Martin and Julia Larsen, resulting in injuries to both. Both Martin and Julia were transported to a local hospital for treatment and were expected to survive.
Julia Deanna Larsen was subsequently arrested and was expected to be booked into the Tehama County Jail on an open count of murder once her medical condition stabilized. The investigation into the incident was conducted by the Tehama County Major Crimes Unit and remained ongoing. The tragic event highlighted the severe domestic conflict within the Larsen family, culminating in the untimely death of Candace Diane Larsen.
