Hands off my PS3, Bitch!

By: karlw on May 08, 2007 [<<][>>] [back to archive index]

FRESNO, Calif. - Police arrested college student Tuesday suspected of opening fire at an apartment during a dispute over a video game console, killing one man and wounding two others.

Jonquel Brooks, 19, was taken into custody after a series of intense phone negotiations with police, his parents and an attorney, Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer said.

Police said the shooting across a street from the California State University, Fresno, stadium broke out during a confrontation with four men over a Playstation game console late Monday.

Brooks, who was majoring in criminology at Fresno State, was arrested after police and federal agents launched a manhunt for him. Investigators initially believed he was still inside the apartment complex where the shooting occurred, but then expanded the search to other parts of Fresno.

"The suspect had altered his appearance significantly," Dyer said. "He shaved his head and also changed his clothing apparently in an attempt to avoid being recognized."

The Fresno County Coroner's Office identified the deceased victim as a Brant Daniels, 19, who had moved from the Los Angeles area to attend Fresno State but was not a current student.

Police identified the two wounded men as Fresno State student Roderick Buycks, 19, and Drew Pfeiff, 22, who is not enrolled at the university.

Fresno State students were never in danger because police were in contact with the gunman and knew he was not on campus, Dyer said.

Police were searching for evidence, including the gun, at six apartments at University Village Apartments.

Reader Comments & Opinions

chronic cramps says: I think the term "Boom! HEADSHOT!!!" would be rather tasteless at this point... There is after all a death involved.
Posted May 08, 2007

Generali says: you are tasteless
Posted May 09, 2007

Chronic Cramps says: Don't you have a final you should be studying for, Mr. Human Rights Watch? Quick! What was the IPX/SPX protocol mainly used for and why is it now obsolete?
Posted May 09, 2007

Wii Lover says: I'd take the life of anyone that stole my Wii! --- Boom! HEADSHOT!!!
Posted May 09, 2007

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