Two fugitives wanted in Crescent City shooting captured in Citrus Heights

By Sara Beth Williams– — Two men wanted in connection with a recent shooting in Crescent City were taken into custody Sunday afternoon following a coordinated law enforcement operation in Citrus Heights.

The Citrus Heights Police Department confirmed Sunday in a social media update that officers located two suspects, identified as Russell Walters Jr. and Russell Walters Sr., hiding inside a residence near Antelope Road. After confirming the individuals’ presence at the location, Citrus Heights Police investigators obtained several warrants and deployed the department’s SWAT team to serve them.

As the suspects attempted to flee the residence, they were apprehended by perimeter units stationed nearby, according to authorities…

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