Placerville, California – A 57-year-old man was arrested after a fatal shooting on Big Oak Road, prompting a homicide investigation.
According to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Tuesday to a residence in the 1400 block of Big Oak Road in Placerville following reports of a male subject brandishing a firearm.
When deputies arrived, they located 57-year-old Geoffrey Snyder inside the home. Authorities said Snyder was detained without incident. Inside the residence, deputies also found 56-year-old Shelley Snyder deceased from what investigators described as a suspected gunshot wound.
Geoffrey Snyder was arrested and booked into the El Dorado County Jail. He is being held without bail on a first-degree murder charge. Authorities said the charge is alleged, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The Sheriff’s Office has not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting or whether others were present at the time. Officials have not indicated a possible motive.
The 1400 block of Big Oak Road is a residential area east of downtown Placerville. Neighbors may notice increased law enforcement activity as detectives continue processing evidence and conducting interviews.
The incident may raise concerns for families and commuters in the area, particularly those traveling along Big Oak Road during peak hours.
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.
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