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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

NorCal Gunman Ordered by Judge to Surrender Weapons Months Before Shooting Rampage

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In March, a Tehama County judge ordered Kevin Janson Neal to stay away from neighbors and turn in his firearms.

A Tehama County coroner's van enters the Rancho Tehama Elementary school grounds after a shooting on November 14, 2017, in Rancho Tehama. (Credit: ELIJAH NOUVELAGE/AFP/Getty Images)

A Tehama County coroner’s van enters the Rancho Tehama Elementary school grounds after a shooting on November 14, 2017, in Rancho Tehama. (Credit: ELIJAH NOUVELAGE/AFP/Getty Images)

But that edict, part of a temporary restraining order sought by his neighbor, did not keep Neal away from his weapons. Residents said that in recent months they heard him him shooting off guns at his home with impunity. Some complained to authorities, to no avail.

Then, on Tuesday, he went on a rampage across his rural community of Rancho Tehama, killing 5 people, wounding 10 and shooting up a local elementary school.

Tehama County Assistant Sheriff Phil Johnston said Wednesday that authorities were unaware that Neal had been required to give up his guns.

Read the full story on LATimes.com



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