Union City Woman Pleads Not Guilty in San Ramon Teen Shooting Case
Prosecutors say firearm-use allegations tied to intent to kill could add 25 years to life if she is convicted.
Overview
- Contra Costa prosecutors have filed five felonies: attempted murder, two stalking counts, felony child abuse and criminal threats.
- Investigators say she intentionally fired a handgun at a 17-year-old on Nov. 23 in San Ramon, wounding the teen in the shoulder; he was treated and released.
- The complaint links the attempted murder, child abuse and one stalking count to the teen, and ties a separate stalking count and the threats charge to a confidential victim.
- Zhang was arraigned, entered a not-guilty plea, waived a speedy preliminary hearing, and remains in custody on $1.675 million bail at the Martinez Detention Facility.
- Prosecutors added firearm enhancements alleging intentional discharge causing great bodily injury, and police say a search of her home recovered two guns.