On October 4, 2024, Patricia McDonald, 83, and John McDonald Jr., 76, were found deceased in their residence on the 4600 block of Winding River Circle in Stockton, California. Both individuals had sustained gunshot wounds and were discovered lying next to each other. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
The Stockton Police Department responded to the scene following a report from the Stockton Fire Department regarding a suspicious death.
Initial reports indicated a gas leak at the residence, which led to the discovery of the bodies. Upon investigation, authorities determined that Patricia McDonald had been shot, and it appeared that John McDonald Jr. had suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound, suggesting a possible murder-suicide scenario.
Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation. As of now, there have been no arrests made, and no additional suspects are being sought in connection with this incident. Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
This tragic event has contributed to Stockton's homicide count for the year, bringing the total to 40 as of early October 2024. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to understand the circumstances leading up to this incident.
