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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Firefighters battle to keep flames away from Crater Lake ... Water in two Medford elementary schools exceeds EPA limits for lead ... Barnstormer's Vintage Fair outgrows McPhail property, moves to The Expo ... Firefighters battle to keep flames away from Crater Lake ... Water in two Medford elementary schools exceeds EPA limits for lead ... Barnstormer's Vintage Fair outgrows McPhail property, moves to The Expo ... SHOOTING Weapon used in teen's killing was mayor's stolen gun Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 30, 2016 at 7:21 PM By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 30, 2016 at 7:21 PM » Social News STOCKTON, Calif. — A gun stolen from the Stockton mayor's home whose theft he failed to immediately report was used to kill a 13-year-old boy, prosecutors said. The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office said in a report that one of two guns stolen from Mayor Anthony Silva was the murder weapon in the 2015 killing of Rayshawn Harris, The Stockton Record reported Saturday. Harris was standing in his driveway when he was shot to death Feb. 23, 2015, with a .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol registered to Silva, according to a report by the district attorney's office released Friday. The report on Silva and his stolen gun was released in response to a California Public Records Act request, The Record reported. The District Attorney's Office said its prime motivation in releasing the report was "a present request by law enforcement for public assistance" in solving Harris' killing. Silva did not report the theft of the gun that was used to kill Harris until March 22, 2015 — 27 days after the shooting, the Record reported. On March 25, 2015, The Record reported that Silva had said his unoccupied home had been robbed a second time the previous day. Silva has said multiple items, including a gun safe, were stolen from that house. Silva, 42, has said another gun theft, which he reported this past February, occurred while he was on a Sister Cities tour of the Philippines that same month. It was stolen from a north Stockton rental home in which he lives. Silva said in April he had "an idea" who stole that gun. The gun used in Harris' slaying was recovered by the Stockton Police Department on June 9 when officers responded to a domestic disturbance in Stockton, according to the District Attorney's Office. The other stolen gun has not been recovered. Silva, who is seeking re-election and has been involved in multiple high-profile controversies, said in a statement he feels terrible about the teen's death. He added that he couldn't comment on the report because he hasn't been provided any details. "Words cannot describe my sorrow and heartbreak for the victim and his family. I feel terrible, and I feel sick to my stomach," Silva said. "I only can react to what the news is claiming. Everyone please pray for Stockton." By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 30, 2016 at 7:21 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501