Woodland, California

From the Woodland Daily Democrat of September 5, 2005

Early morning shooting leaves one man injured

A Woodland man was shot several times early Sunday after he apparently tried to enter the wrong apartment.

No arrests have been made in the incident, which occurred when Woodland police responded to a 9-1-1 call from an apartment complex on Elston Circle at about 1:30 a.m. A resident of the apartment had reported that someone was attempting to gain access to the apartment she shared with her husband.

At the same time, the husband attempted to determine who was outside the door and why. The man outside then began pounding on the door and threatening the occupants. The husband retrieved a handgun and fired six shots through the front door, five of which struck the man in his chest and arms.

The man was taken to the UC Davis Medical Center, where he was listed in fair condition at about 6 a.m. Police said the investigation is continuing, but have determined that the two men did not know each other. However, the shooting victim lived nearby the apartment he was attempting to enter, leading investigators to believe he had attempted to enter the wrong apartment.

Police said alcohol may have been a factor, as both men involved were drinking, although they were not drinking together.