Person of interest sketch released in Stockton shooting

STOCKTON, CA - Stockton police have released a drawing of a man possibly connected to the fatal shooting of a man on S. Lincoln Avenue early Sunday morning.

The sketch was developed with information provided by a witness, police say.

The person of interest was described as African American, in his early 20s, 5 feet 6 to 7 inches tall and weighing 170 to 175 pounds. His hair was short, and worn in a twisty style. He wore a gray, hooded sweatshirt.

Police were called to the 1500 block of S. Lincoln Avenue at 2:24 a.m. Sunday to respond to the shooting. Bryant Lee Howell,, 34, was found with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where police said he died of his injuries.

The Stockton Police Department asked citizens to call if they have information about the man in the sketch or the homicide. The numbers to call are the police department at (209) 937-8377, the

the Investigations Unit at (209) 937-8323, or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600. Callers can remain anonymous.

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