Game Warden Jean King Jones, Jr., aged 31, died after being shot and beaten while responding to reports of gunshots at McAvoy’s Yacht Harbor in West Pittsburg, California. The incident occurred on May 12, 1979; Jones was shot twice in the leg with a .22 caliber handgun, was beaten, and despite reaching his patrol car and calling for help, succumbed to blood loss complications two days later.

An 18-year-old alleged poacher was arrested the day after the shooting following an anonymous tip. The suspect said he had been shooting through thick brush and did not realize he had hit Jones. On December 3, 1979, the suspect was convicted of involuntary manslaughter.

Warden Jones had served four years with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and was remembered for his dedication. Does anyone have additional details about that night at McAvoy’s Yacht Harbor or about Warden Jones’ service?