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Richard Hocking, 93, faces murder and firearm enhancement charges after fatally shooting his wife, claiming it was 'necessary' due to her health struggles, prosecutors said.

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A 93-year-old man was arrested and charged with homicide after allegedly shooting and killing his 86-year-old wife in a Fremont, California, parking lot in the early morning hours of January 3, 2026, local authorities reported. The incident was reported around 12:22 a.m. in the 5000 block of Mowry Avenue, in the parking lot across from a supermarket. According to Fremont Police, the man, identified as Richard Hocking, called 911 to report that …

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NBC Bay Area broke the news in San Francisco, United States on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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