On July 22, 2014 at approximately 0019 hours, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a

911 call reporting an argument followed by several shots fired in the area of 20000 East

Clinton Road, between Jackson and Pine Grove.

Upon arrival of Amador County Sheriff’s Deputies, Danny David Upton, 61, was located in the

driveway, armed with a loaded handgun.  Upton was detained without incident. 

A 55 year old male relative of Upton’s was also detained at the scene.

Upon interviewing the involved parties and witnesses, observations of physical injuries and

evidence recovered at the scene, Sheriff’s Deputies determined that Upton and the 55 year old

victim began arguing over who was a better athlete in their youth.  

The argument turned physical wherein Upton reportedly obtained a collapsible baton and

struck the victim multiple times. Upton then obtained a handgun, and allegedly brandished it at

the victim, making the victim get onto his knees and plea for his life, before discharging

multiple rounds into the air.

Both Upton and the victim were medically cleared at the scene by American Legion Ambulance

personnel.  Upton was then arrested and booked into the Amador County Jail charged with PC

245(a)(2) Assault with a deadly weapon, firearm; PC 245(a)(1) Assault with a deadly weapon,

other than a firearm; PC 246.3(a) negligent discharge of a firearm; and PC 422(a) Criminal

Threats.

Posted by TSPN TV on Thursday, July 24, 2014 6:45PM