A 19-year-old man — who accidentally shot himself with a handgun in the right buttocks — has been booked on attempted murder and criminal threats charges after an alleged victim came forward to describe the incident to deputies. (File Photo)
By G. T. Houts
Twin Peaks, CA – A 19-year-old man — who inadvertently discharged a 22-caliber handgun and shot himself in the right buttocks — is in custody suspected of attempted murder and making criminal threats.
Twin Peaks Sheriff’s deputies identified the man as Zachariah Tyrell.
THE INITIAL CONTACT
A media advisory indicates that about 11 a.m. on Friday, May 13, Tyrell flagged down a Twin Peaks patrol unit in front of the convenience store in Twin Peaks on Highway 189 (Five Points). He was found to be suffering from a gunshot to his buttocks area.
Tyrell told the deputy that he was shot but declined to disclose how the incident occurred.
The teenager was transported to an area hospital via ground ambulance.
Deputies conducted an area search for a possible suspect.
CONTACT WITH THE VICTIM
About an hour after deputies made contact with Tyrell, the alleged victim in the case arrived at the Twin Peaks Station to report Tyrell attempted to shoot him.
The unidentified male victim told deputies Tyrell came to his house earlier in the day around 7 a.m. and started an argument. The victim told Tyrell to leave the residence in the 26000 block of Lake Forest Drive in Twin Peaks and the suspect complied.
However, Tyrell returned at about 10 a.m., according to the victim, and threatened to shoot him. When Tyrell removed the handgun from his waistband it discharged striking him in the buttocks.
The suspect then reportedly fled the scene.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tyrell was hospitalized briefly and then booked at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga for attempted murder and making criminal threats.
Persons with information about the case are encouraged to call the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station at (909) 336-0600 or We-Tip 1-800-78-CRIME.
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