Homocide Arrest in Burson

     According to the Calaveras Sheriff's Department, on October 16, 2013 at around 10:15 PM,
Calaveras Sheriff's deputies and detectives responded to a residence in the 5700 block of Amos Lane in Burson for a report of a shooting.

   Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased 52 year old male on the property.  They also discovered a critically injured 20 year old woman.

   Both victims suffered gunshot wounds.  A young child, uninjured, was also found inside the home.

   The injured woman was transported to a Modesto area hospital for treatment. During the investigation the deputies arrested 56 year old Charity Ford of Burson.

   Ford was booked into the Calaveras County Jail on the alleged charges of Penal Code 187: Murder, Penal Code 664/187:  Attempted Murder and Penal Code 273a(a): Child Cruelty (all felonies).

   The case is still under active investigation. The names of the victims will not be released at this time.  Additional information may be available for release later this afternoon, according to the Sheriff's office.