On April 10, 2024, at approximately 10:10 p.m., 62-year-old Joseph Barbalinardo Jr. was fatally shot at a residence on Long Barn Road near Circle Drive in Long Barn, California. Deputies from the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting and, upon arrival, detained 69-year-old James West, who was present at the scene. Inside the residence, deputies discovered Barbalinardo Jr. deceased from gunshot wounds. A second individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, sustained gunshot injuries and was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.
James West, a resident of Long Barn, was arrested and booked into the Dambacher Detention Center on charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder. The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office has not released information regarding the motive behind the shooting, and the investigation remains active.
Joseph Daniel Barbalinardo Jr. was born on April 27, 1961, in Vermont to parents Joseph and Stella Barbalinardo. He passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2024, in Long Barn at the age of 62. Funeral services were held on April 26, 2024, at Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Livermore, California, where family and friends gathered to honor his memory.
The tragic death of Barbalinardo Jr. has left the Long Barn community in mourning, seeking answers and justice. As the investigation continues, authorities urge anyone with information related to the case to contact the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office.
