CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A Clearlake man has been charged with a murder that took place in the city last week.
Billy Raymond Mount, 35, has been booked for first-degree murder in the July 2 death of Steven Galvin, 40, of Clearlake, according to Sgt. Nick Bennett of the Clearlake Police Department.
At 3:40 p.m. July 2 Clearlake Police officers were dispatched to the 15000 block of 35th Avenue on a report of shots fired, Bennett said.
Officers arriving on scene found Galvin with unknown injuries. Bennett said Galvin was treated at the scene by medical personnel and transported to St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake, where he died.
On Tuesday, Clearlake Police detectives received information linking a person of interest to the homicide, Bennett said.
Based on information obtained through the investigation, Bennett said Mount was determined to be a suspect and charged in the homicide.
Bennett said Mount was arrested on July 5 for outstanding warrants. In addition, he's now being held on murder and related charges.
Jail records show that he is being held without bail, and is due to appear in court on July 13.
During the investigation it was learned that there are other possible witnesses to this homicide. Bennett said those persons are encouraged to come forward with whatever information they might have that might assist in the case.
Bennett said the Clearlake Police Department wished to thank the men and women of Lake County Fire Protection District's Station 70, who assisted in the search of a difficult crime scene.
Any person with information in relation to this case is encouraged to contact Det. Ryan Peterson at the Clearlake Police Department at 707-994-8251, Extension 320.