Date: 6/20/23
Location: 500 Block of Clara Ave.
Suspect #1: Reynolds, Jesse Wayne Daniel 
                     35 Year Old Male
                     Ukiah, Ca. 
Charges: 245(a)(2) PC, Assault With a Firearm (Felony)
                 246 PC, Shooting Into An Inhabited Vehicle (Felony)

On 6/20/23, UPD Officers responded to the 500 block of Clara Ave. for a report of shots fired. Officers were 
told shots were fired from a moving vehicle and multiple vehicles were involved. Upon arrival, Officers spoke 
to several witnesses of the incident as well as some of the involved parties. The involved parties included the 
suspect, Jesse Reynolds and several juveniles. 

Officers learned that an ongoing feud had been occurring between Reynolds’ stepson and another unidentified 
juvenile male. This juvenile male was suspected of being part of a larger group of unidentified juveniles. Just 
prior to this incident, the group of unidentified juveniles arrived in the area in a vehicle and were circling 
Reynolds’ residence. At some point, the unidentified juveniles made threats to kill Reynold’s wife and 
stepchildren. 

At one point, Reynolds’ stepdaughter ran after the unidentified juvenile’s vehicle with a baseball bat as they 
drove away from the residence. Reynolds got into his own vehicle and chased all of them westbound on Clara 
Ave. At one point, the unidentified juveniles turned around and started driving back towards Reynolds and his 
stepdaughter. His stepdaughter started hitting their car with the baseball bat. At the same time, Reynolds saw a 
rear passenger put his hand out of the window. Reynolds claimed he saw a gun in the hand and heard the person 
fire one round in his direction. Reynolds then produced his own pistol and fired one round back at the vehicle, 
striking the vehicle on the trunk lid. The vehicle then sped off eastbound on Clara Ave. 

After interviewing several witnesses, officers learned that only one shot had been heard by all parties. Based on 
the totality of the circumstances, Reynolds was placed under arrest for assault with a firearm and shooting into 
an inhabited vehicle. He was booked at the Mendocino County Jail. 

This is an ongoing investigation and identification of all involved parties is still needed. If any member of the 
public has information regarding this incident, we would encourage you to call the Ukiah Police Department 
and speak with an officer. 

As always, UPD’s mission is to make Ukiah as safe a place as possible. If you would like to know more about 
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