Man shot, killed along Helpert Court in Pleasanton, police say; suspect Lucas Chan arrested
A 29-year-old Pleasanton man was accused by police of shooting and killing another man in Pleasanton on Friday night.
The suspect was taken into custody after Pleasanton police officers responded to a report of a shooting at about 9:40 p.m. in the 4600 block of Helpert Court and found a victim suffering from gunshot injuries, according to a news release from the Pleasanton Police Department.
The suspect was booked into Santa Rita Jail and was ordered held without bail. He has an arraignment hearing scheduled for Wednesday, according to jail records.
The victim's identity was not released.
Police searched the suspect's residence and allegedly found suspected improvised explosive devices, which were removed by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team. Police said there was no ongoing threat.
Anyone with information about the case was asked to contact the Pleasanton Police Department at (925) 931-5100.
Editor's Note: The suspect's name was not included in the story since they have not been charged yet
