Suspect in fatal shooting of California police officer was out on parole

The man who shot dead Officer Jimmy Inn in Stockton, Cal. has been named as Lance Lowe. Lowe, who had a long, violent criminal history, was trying to strangle his son to death when police responded. He was released to parole supervision last year. #BLM https://t.co/dRS1ti69Ar pic.twitter.com/Ggwx78zTqV

— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) May 14, 2021

Authorities say that Officer Inn was responding to a domestic violence call at a residence located within the 4400 block of La Cresta Way on May 11th when the fatal shooting occurred.

Officer Inn was reportedly approaching the front door of the residence when the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Lance Lowe, opened fire – fatally striking the officer.

Shortly thereafter, Officer Pancho Freer had responded to the scene and exchanged gunfire with Lowe, according to officials. The suspect was said to have retreated back into the residence, later reemerging with his 8-year-old son that he was reportedly strangling.

Police say that a bystander had tackled Lowe and rescued the child. Officer Freer opened fire on Lowe again, which the suspect was said to have later died at the hospital from the sustained gunshot wound.

Hours after the fatal shooting, Stockton Police Chief Eric Jones stated the following about the incident:

“It was a violent, blatant and very sudden assault on our police officer.”

While the suspect is deceased, reports have surfaced showing that Lowe had been granted parole back in April of 2020.

Lowe had been given a five-year sentence out of Los Angeles County back in March of 2018 for grand theft auto with use of a firearm.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation records showed that Lowe had been given 820 pre-sentencing credits and 37 post-sentencing credits, which afforded his release back in April of 2020.

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