The Brief
- Community in shock over the shooting deaths of Lori Simonds and her son Evan Simonds.
- The suspect, Allen Swadley, had dated younger victim’s sister.
- Alameda County DA is weighing charges.
PLEASANTON, Calif. – The shooting deaths of a mother and son at their Pleasanton home have shocked a community not accustomed to such violence.
“It’s very sad, our hearts go out to the family of course that this happened to,” Elena Alvarez said Monday as she pushed a child in a stroller in the neighborhood where Lori Simonds, 67, and her son, Evan Simonds, 28, were killed.
“This is such a tranquil area that it’s shocking. No one — we’re all still in shock,” Alvarez said.…