MARTINEZ — A 23-year-old man was charged with murder in connection with a June 14 shooting in Rodeo, court records show.
Joseph Gladney was charged with murdering 25-year-old Vinson Bragg, as well as making criminal threats. He also faces a firearm enhancement on the murder charge, which could add to his sentence if he’s convicted.
Bragg was shot and killed on the afternoon of June 14 on Mariposa Street, between California Street and Dempsey Way in Rodeo, authorities said. Gladney was found hiding in a nearby backyard.
A second person was injured by a fall, according to police.
Gladney remains in the Contra Costa County jail in lieu of $1 million bail. His first court appearance has been set for 1:30 p.m. on June 29 before Judge Rebecca Hardie, court records show.
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