SAN JOQUIN COUNTY – A man under investigation during a burglary case drowned after fleeing from authorities into water, officials said Wednesday.
Lathrop detectives located the potential suspect at a location he was known to frequent, but when detectives attempted to make contact with him he fled.
Officials say the suspect ran into water near the area of Woodward Avenue and South Williams Road. When authorities advised the suspect to come out of the water, he refused.
Rescue/Dive teams with Lathrop Manteca Fire responded to attempt to help locate the suspect. He was later found deceased by the Sheriff’s Boating Unit.
A protocol investigation into the incident was launched by authorities, details regarding the identity of the suspect were not released.