Suspects Sought After Shooting at Collins Lake 

July 14, 2025 – Browns Valley, CA – Yuba County Sheriff's Department officials report that just after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday evening, the dispatch center received a call stating a shooting had just taken place at Collins Lake located at 7530 Collins Lake Road in Browns Valley. One victim sustained a gunshot wound to the arm when he and his family were attempting to leave in their vehicle. The victim was transported to Rideout Adventist Hospital in Marysville.

Statements from the victim and multiple witnesses indicate the suspect(s) were seen leaving the scene shortly after the shooting took place.

The investigation has been assumed by detectives, who are working to confirm the suspect’s identity and determine what led to the incident. Due to the ongoing investigation, further details are limited at this time.

Investigators believe the shooting was an isolated incident with no additional risk to the community.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office at (530) 749-7777, option 5.

Source: Yuba County Sheriff's Department