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Person of Interest in Richmond IHOP Killing Shoots Himself at Police Station

Investigators now characterize the restaurant shooting as targeted, with Flock cameras set for reactivation.

Overview

  • Police say an IHOP dishwasher in his early 30s was found fatally shot in the kitchen Monday afternoon in Richmond.
  • Detectives identified a coworker as a person of interest, secured an arrest warrant Tuesday, and have not determined a motive.
  • The man arrived at the San Pablo Police Department and then shot himself, and he was hospitalized in critical condition.
  • Officials believe the assailant used a back entrance and avoided some interior cameras, indicating a deliberate attack.
  • Richmond’s deactivated Flock license-plate cameras will be turned back on, IHOP’s franchisee is supporting staff and the victim’s family, and police are seeking tips.