By Jimmy Lee, Public Information Officer, Contra Costa County Sheriff
On Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 at about 12:53 PM, Deputy Sheriffs were dispatched to the area of 2600 Dutch Slough Road in Bethel Island for a report of a person who had been shot.
The victim was located and found to have suffered a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a local hospital by ambulance and is expected to survive.
The suspect fled the scene before Deputies arrived. Despite an extensive search, he could not be located.
Monday evening, the suspect turned himself in to police. The suspect is identified as 27-year-old Nicholas Gursoy of Oakley. After being interviewed by Detectives, Gursoy was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility for attempted murder. He is being held in lieu of $1 million bail.
Anyone with any information on this case is asked to contact the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Investigation Division at (925) 313-2600. For any tips, please email: tips@so.cccounty.us or call 866-846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message.
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