Full Notification

On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, around 11:08 am, Union City Police Officers responded to the area 12^th Street and G Street to investigate a shooting.  When officers arrived, they contacted an adult male, who was suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.  Paramedics arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment.

While investigating this incident, officers learned that the suspect was possibly still in the area.  Officers contained the area and later arrested the possible suspect.  The arrested suspect was identified as Joseph Davis, 41-year-old male from Union City.  A firearm and ammunition were recovered from the crime scene. Mr. Davis was later booked into the Santa Rita County Jail for the following violations: 29800 PC (Felon in Possession of a Firearm), 30305 PC (Felon in Possession of Ammunition), and 245 PC (Assault with a Deadly Weapon). This incident appears to be isolated and there are no known active threats to the overall community.

This is an active investigation, and it is currently being investigated by the Union City Police Department’s Investigations Unit.  If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Detective Moreno at 510-675-5354.

All media inquiries can be directed to Sergeant Jean Jimenez at 510-458-3746.