CLEARLAKE — Two men were arrested Monday in connection with a shooting incident that occurred late Saturday night on 14000 block of Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. A 4-year-old boy was killed in the shooting while the five additional victims were transported to out-of-county medical facilities.
According to Clearlake Police Department (CPD) Paul Braden, 21 and Orlando Lopez, 23, were arrested for the homicide of Skyler Rapp
CPD continues to search for a third man identified as a person of interest in the case. Kevin Stone, 29, of Clearlake is described as a white man, 6-feet 1-inch tall weighing approximately 165 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Police units responded at approximately 10:50 p.m. Saturday and immediately requested medical response. Upon arrival of Lake County
Fire Protection District (LCFPD), all available ground and air ambulances in the area were also requested. REACH 1, REACH 7 and CALSTAR 4 responded.
Landing zones were established at Austin Park, Ray”s Food Place and St. Helena Hospital Clearlake. Personnel from CALFIRE, LCFPD and Lake County Sheriff”s Office (LCSO) assisted in securing landing zones.
According to the CPD, search warrants were obtained and served on several locations resulting in the seizure of items of evidence.
A memorial fund for the family of Skyler Rapp has been established at Bank of the West; for donations, please reference account No. 024901900. Donation collection canisters can be found at several locations within the City of Clearlake as well. A candlelight vigil will take place at 9 p.m. today at Redbud Ballpark.
Additional victims were identified as Desiree Kirby, 22; Andrew Sparks, 23; Ross Sparks, 23; Ian Griffith, 19; and a 15-year-old juvenile.
The CPD is actively searching for Stone or any information regarding his possible whereabouts. Anyone with information regarding this subject is urged to contact the CPD at 994-8251. Callers may remain anonymous.
Contact Denise Rockenstein at drockenstein@clearlakeobserver.com or call directly at 994-6444, ext. 14.
