"For the first time in nearly two years, a homicide had been reported in Walnut Creek. Howard Wang, 43, is currently being held without bail at the Martinez Detention Facility after being arrested on suspicion of a double homicide on Friday, according to a news release from Walnut Creek police. Homicides are rare in Walnut Creek, with the last reported homicide occurring in November 2023, according to the police department's crime statistics."
"Wang was arrested after Walnut Creek police responded to a 911 call about possible gunfire on the 100 block of Kelobra Court, a residential neighborhood near Ygnacio Valley Road, on Sept. 18. Police discovered two women at the residence who were declared dead at the scene. Police took Wang into custody early Friday morning, following an initial investigation. According to the release, Wang knew both women, though police have not specified their relationship."
Walnut Creek police arrested 43-year-old Howard Wang on suspicion of a double homicide after a 911 call about possible gunfire on the 100 block of Kelobra Court on Sept. 18. Officers found two women at the residence who were declared dead at the scene. Wang was taken into custody early Friday morning and is being held without bail at the Martinez Detention Facility. Police say Wang knew both women but have not specified their relationship. Authorities stated there is no indication of an ongoing threat to public safety and asked anyone with information to contact the Walnut Creek Police Department.
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