Thursday, October 17, 2013

Sheriff Dept press release re: Burson Woman Arrested for Homicide

(Burson, CA) On October 16, 2013 at approximately 10:15 pm Calaveras County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives responded to a residence on the 5700 block of Amos Lane in Burson for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival deputies located a deceased 52 year old male on the property. They also discovered a critically injured 20 year woman. Both victims suffered gunshot wounds. A young, uninjured child was also found inside the home. The injured woman was transported to a Modesto area hospital for treatment. During the investigation the deputies arrested 56 year old Charity Ford of Burson. Arrestee Ford was booked into the Calaveras County Jail on the charges of Penal Code 187: Murder, Penal Code 664/187: Attempted Murder and Penal Code 273a (a): Child Cruelty (all felonies).

This case is still under active investigation. The names of the victims will not be released at this time. Additional information may be available for release late this afternoon.