A California woman was reportedly shot dead in front of a police station on Saturday, July 4. Furthermore, her son is accused of the crime.
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California Man, Emmanuel Wesley, Accused Of Shooting Mother In Front Of Police Station
Emmanuel Wesley is accused of shooting his mother, Theresa Jones, in front of a police station on the Fourth of July. According to KTLA, the 61-year-old was shot as she sat behind the wheel of her car at approximately 2:46 p.m. in front of the Fullerton Police Department.
Surveillance video reportedly captured Emmanuel Wesley getting out of the backseat after Jones slumped over. The FPD claims Wesley moved his mother over to the passenger seat before getting in the car and driving off.
Furthermore, Jones was reported missing on July 7. This, reportedly, after she didn’t pick up her grandchild or answer her phone.
Jones’ Body Was Found One Week Later
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office revealed that the 61-year-old’s body was found in a church parking lot on Saturday, July 11.
Furthermore, she’d been shot twice in the back, and the FPD arrested her son for felony murder. In addition, he was charged with felony enhancement, alleging the discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury or death.
Wesley was denied bail and is currently an inmate at the Orange County Jail. The 23-year-old pleaded not guilty.
Orange County District Attorney Accused Wesley Of “Depravity”
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer subsequently gave a statement, noting the horrifying details of the alleged matricide.
“The death of any human being is a tragedy,” said Spitzer. “For someone to kill their own mother is another level of depravity. We will do everything we can to pursue justice for Ms. Jones and everyone who loved her.”
A GoFundMe was set up by her loved ones, who also shared a statement.
“Tragically, Theresa was taken from us far too soon on the Fourth of July in an unimaginable act of violence,” it read in part. “After she missed picking up her beloved grandchild, an agonizing week-long search led to her discovery on July 11. The shock of her loss has left a profound, empty space in the hearts of everyone who loved her.”
