81-Year-Old Serial Slingshot Shooter Apprehended in California

 

An 81-year-old man in California dubbed the "serial slingshot shooter," has been arrested after allegedly terrorizing his neighborhood for nearly a decade. The man, identified as Prince King, is accused of using a slingshot to fire ball bearings at local homes, breaking windows and narrowly missing people. The Azusa Police Department conducted a lengthy investigation which led to the execution of a search warrant at King's residence. During the search, authorities recovered ball bearings and a slingshot.

The offenses had been occurring for nine to ten years, with dozens of residents being victimized by the serial slingshot shooter. The malicious mischief included flinging ball bearings toward home windows and car windshields. Recent complaints revealed a pattern that allowed police to narrow down the suspect's specific residence.

Azusa Police Lieutenant Jake Bushey stated that there appears to be no motive other than malicious mischief behind these acts. Residents expressed their relief and satisfaction upon learning about King's arrest after facing years of incidents involving broken windows and finding little BBs near their front doors.

Pictures showcased cracked windows and plastic bags filled with silver balls that were collected from victims' homes during local news coverage of the case.

King faces charges of felony and misdemeanor vandalism. He pleaded not guilty during his court appearance but was released without bail until his next court date on June 17th.

In conclusion, an 81-year-old man accused of being a serial slingshot shooter in California has finally been apprehended after almost ten years of targeting residents in his neighborhood. His arrest followed an extensive investigation by the Azusa Police Department, leading them to discover evidence at his home connecting him to the crimes committed over many years. Residents expressed relief upon hearing about King's arrest, as they had endured broken windows caused by ball bearings for several years prior. The suspect now faces charges related to vandalism but has been temporarily released until his upcoming court appearance in June.