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Pleasanton Shooting After Home Dispute Leaves 71-Year-Old Critically Injured

Authorities are probing the dispute that led to the shooting with no indication of a broader threat to residents.

Pleasanton police arrested a suspect in the shooting of a 71-year-old man Saturday afternoon.
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Overview

  • Officers were dispatched to a home on the 3600 block of Vineyard Avenue at about 3 p.m. Saturday after reports of an argument.
  • They discovered a 71-year-old man suffering multiple gunshot wounds and transported him to a trauma center with life-threatening injuries.
  • Police identified 50-year-old Joshua Kaplan as the suspected shooter and arrested him at the scene.
  • Investigators are examining evidence to determine the motive for the shooting and any connection between Kaplan and the victim.
  • The Pleasanton Police Department has stated that the incident appears to be isolated and poses no further risk to the community.