Autumn Smith (22) was shot by her ex-boyfriend
Published: Apr 05, 2018 @ 8:18 PM

Autumn Smith (22)
Date: Feb 04, 2018
Cause of Death: Shot
Location: Mendocino, CA
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The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office released a detailed account Monday morning of the shooting on Sunday that took the life of 22-year-old Autumn Smith, also known as Autumn Johnson, of Fort Bragg.
Earlier on Monday, suspect Andrew Crowningshield, 27, of Little River was taken into custody in Glenn County after a near-24-hour search.
According to the Sheriff's Office, Daniel Alonso, 35, of Fort Bragg reported the shooting shortly after it occurred around 9 a.m. Feb. 4. Alonso is also now listed as a second victim in the shooting, having told deputies he believes Crowningshield fired shots at him, as well.
"[Alonso] and his friend, Autumn Smith (aka Johnson), were traveling southbound on North Highway 1 from Fort Bragg," the MCSO stated in a press release. "As they passed the area of Caspar they observed Suspect Andrew Crowningshield in his vehicle. According to Alonso, Crowningshield followed their vehicle as they drove south."
The Sheriff's Office stated that Crowningshield and Smith had a child together from a relationship that ended approximately a year ago and that they shared custody of their 3-year-old son.
On Highway 1 south of Little River, the release states, "Smith pulled to the side of the road to talk to Crowningshield about their child and when she could pick up the child. She approached Crowningshield's vehicle and for reasons unknown at this time, Crowningshield fired numerous rounds at Smith, who fell to the ground. According to Alonso, he believed Crowningshield also fired numerous rounds at him while he was seated in the other vehicle. Alonso used Smith's vehicle to drive to a nearby business to report the shooting to the Sheriff's Office. Crowningshield fled the area in a large 4-wheel drive Ford pickup."
Deputies and members of the Albion-Little River Fire Department responded to the incident and found Smith deceased.
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