Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Sheriff Dept press release re: update man shot following dispute

Update on Shooting of a Valley Springs Man

(Valley Springs, CA) The victim of yesterday’s shooting at a Valley Springs residence located in the 3800 block of Bartelink Road has been identified as Richard Silveria (52) of Valley Springs. Mr. Silveria suffered a single gunshot wound to his lower torso. He was admitted into a Modesto area hospital on the evening of May 7th. His condition is unknown at this time.

According to preliminary reports, the alleged suspect, Adam Hagerman, shot Mr. Silveria with a medium-sized handgun following a dispute. It is unclear what the two men had been arguing over. The two shared the house where the shooting took place. On the evening of May 7th Sheriff’s Detectives executed a search warrant at the residence, which is standard protocol in these types of cases. Sheriff’s Detectives, as of the time of this release, have been unable to interview either of the subjects.

Mr. Hagerman was booked into the CCSO jail on the charges of 664 PC / 187 PC: Attempted Murder.