Javel Lamar Wiggins Jr., a 24-year-old from Stockton, CA, tragically lost his life on July 23, 2021, in a shooting incident in San Rafael, CA. The San Rafael Police Department received multiple 911 calls around 10:42 PM reporting gunshots near the intersection of Third Street and Lootens Place. Witnesses observed several vehicles fleeing the scene at high speed. Police officers stopped one of these vehicles and found two occupants with gunshot wounds.
They were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Meanwhile, another gunshot victim was discovered in a nearby parking structure and was also taken to a hospital.
Javel Lamar Wiggins Jr. was found in a solo vehicle crash in the 600 block of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in San Anselmo. He and another person in the car had sustained gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, Wiggins succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while the other individual was hospitalized. The incident also claimed the life of Phillip Reginald Hill Jr., a 27-year-old from Vallejo, who was dropped off at a hospital with gunshot wounds but did not survive despite life-saving efforts.
The shooting, which left several others injured, is believed to be gang-related. However, as of the latest updates, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been identified. The investigation remains active, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward. The Marin County Sheriff's Office and the San Rafael Police Department continue to work on the case, seeking justice for the victims and their families.
