Falane Jones, a 37-year-old resident of Turlock, California, tragically lost his life on April 23, 2016. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. in the parking lot of the Villas Parkside Apartments on West Hawkeye Avenue. Jones was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Turlock Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting, but initially, no firearm was recovered at the scene, and no information about the gunman was released.
As the investigation progressed, significant developments were made. On April 28, 2016, three suspects were arrested in connection with Jones's murder. Devanae Price, a 24-year-old male from Ceres, was apprehended by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department after fleeing from a car during an unrelated traffic stop. He was later charged with murder. Additionally, two women, Kelley Trezvant, 18, from Modesto, and Deandranae Campbell, 19, from Livingston, were arrested for being accessories to murder. The authorities also identified Kevin Barnes, 19, as another suspect wanted for accessory to murder. Efforts were made to locate Barnes, with the police urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward.
The case saw further legal proceedings as the suspects faced trial. The jury was tasked with determining the culpability of Devanae Price and Kevin Barnes in the death of Falane Jones. The trial and subsequent legal actions highlighted the community's efforts to seek justice for Jones and his family. The tragic event and the ensuing investigation underscored the impact of violent crime on the Turlock community and the relentless pursuit of justice by law enforcement agencies.
