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Pleasanton Shooting Tied to Animal Abuse Claims, Suspect in Custody

Investigators are treating the shooting as an isolated matter with parallel inquiries into animal cruelty.

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

  • A July 26 dispute at a Vineyard Avenue home resulted in the homeowner being shot at least six times and initially treated for life-threatening wounds before stabilizing.
  • Officers arrived around 3 p.m. and arrested 50-year-old Joshua Kaplan after he surrendered without incident.
  • Police say Kaplan confronted the homeowner over suspected animal mistreatment at the property.
  • The victim remains hospitalized in stable condition; his dog has been placed in East County Animal Shelter care as authorities probe welfare claims.
  • Pleasanton Police are treating the shooting as an isolated event and continue separate investigations into both the violence and the underlying animal welfare allegations.