VACAVILLE, Calif. – Authorities have released the identity of the man fatally shot in the parking lot of a Vacaville gas station last Sunday, amid ongoing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The deceased has been identified as Jason Demar Robinson, 42, of San Francisco, according to a Vacaville Police Department update issued Friday evening. Robinson was found suffering from a gunshot wound inside the convenience store at a gas station located in the 800 block of Leisure Town Road. Despite immediate life-saving efforts by responding officers, Robinson was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers were called to the gas station at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered Robinson had been shot and had run into the store for cover. The woman involved in the incident remained at the scene and was detained for questioning.
Investigators say that Robinson and the woman had a prior romantic relationship, and the shooting occurred after a violent confrontation between the two. The woman told police she fired in self-defense, and a firearm was recovered from the scene.
The Vacaville Police Department confirmed on Friday that the woman has not been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing. Once completed, the case will be submitted to the Solano County District Attorney’s Office for formal review to determine whether the shooting qualifies as self-defense under California law.
Police emphasized that the investigation is active and that officers are continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses to ensure a thorough understanding of the events leading up to the fatal shooting.
“This is a tragic incident that has deeply affected the community,” said a Vacaville Police spokesperson. “We ask the public to respect the privacy of the families involved as we complete our investigation.”
Neighbors and patrons of the gas station expressed shock at the events, noting that the location is usually quiet during evening hours. Some described hearing arguments and commotion shortly before gunfire erupted.
Authorities continue to urge anyone with additional information about the shooting to contact the Vacaville Police Department. The department has stressed that public tips can help ensure that the investigation is as complete and accurate as possible before the case is forwarded to the District Attorney.
Robinson’s death serves as a somber reminder of the potential dangers of domestic disputes escalating into deadly violence, and the community is left grappling with the tragic outcome of what police describe as a confrontation gone horribly wrong.
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