Shasta County Jury Convicts Redding Man in Shooting
A jury found 20-year-old Trevon Evanoff guilty of attempted manslaughter following a 2024 shooting incident.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Violence
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A Shasta County jury convicted 20-year-old Trevon Evanoff of attempted voluntary manslaughter and multiple firearm-related charges. The conviction stems from a March 2024 shooting at a Redding Jack in the Box where no injuries were reported.
Why it matters
The verdict addresses public safety concerns following a violent dispute that occurred in a public setting. It marks the conclusion of the case regarding the incident on East Cypress Avenue.
A jury found Evanoff guilty of two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and three associated firearm enhancements. The defendant also faces a separate trial for statutory rape.
The players
Trevon Evanoff
He is a 20-year-old defendant who was convicted on charges related to a shooting incident in Redding.
The details
The incident occurred after a verbal argument between individuals in two separate vehicles escalated. Evanoff fired at the other vehicle as it drove away from the Jack in the Box on East Cypress Avenue.
Timeline
March 21, 2024: The shooting occurred at the Jack in the Box.
October 21, 2026: The jury returned the guilty verdict.
October 27, 2026: Evanoff's statutory rape trial is scheduled to begin.
Legal Context
The conviction follows the standard sentencing requirements established by the California penal code for violent offenses involving semiautomatic firearms. Such cases are frequently prosecuted in Shasta County to address local concerns regarding public safety and firearm use.
The conclusion of this trial provides clarity to residents regarding the events of the March 2024 shooting. The court's handling of these charges reinforces local safety protocols regarding public altercations involving firearms.
The takeaway
This case highlights the serious legal consequences for escalating public disputes with firearms. Residents are reminded that local authorities prioritize the prosecution of violent acts involving semiautomatic weapons in business areas.
What happens next
Evanoff is scheduled to begin a separate trial for statutory rape on October 27, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on legal developments in the region, visit the Redding Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KRCR.
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