REDDING, Calif. — A man wanted for a violent assault and a subsequent shooting was apprehended this week after being evaded by law enforcement since late last year, according to the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office.
The chain of events began on December 5, 2025, when deputies responded to a report of an assault on Peach Lane in Redding. The victim, who was working on a vehicle at a nearby property, was attacked by Michael Stuart Robinson, 45, the ex-boyfriend of the victim’s girlfriend. Robinson allegedly struck the victim multiple times with a metal pipe, resulting in broken arms and various head and body injuries.
Following the assault, the victim managed to walk to a nearby home for assistance. Although injured, he chose not to report the incident to authorities and instead sought treatment at a local hospital for his injuries.
The situation escalated three days later on December 8, when the victim and his girlfriend were staying at a friend’s residence. After the girlfriend left, Robinson arrived and confronted the victim. This time, he brandished a firearm and threatened the victim’s life, before shooting him in the shoulder. The victim was taken to a hospital upon his girlfriend’s return, where staff notified authorities of the gunshot injury on December 9.
A warrant for Robinson’s arrest was issued following the investigation. Despite extensive searches throughout December and beyond, law enforcement was unable to locate him. Then, on February 17, deputies received a tip that Robinson was at a residence on Peach Lane. He was found attempting to evade capture at the home but was arrested without incident.
Robinson has been booked into the Shasta County Jail on multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and criminal threats. Bail has been set at $550,000.
The Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with additional information about this case to come forward as the investigation continues.