A Turlock man will be facing attempted murder charges for engaging in a gun battle with local law enforcement after leading them on a lengthy car chase. Kevin William Mayhew, 40, is charged in Merced County Superior Court with two counts of attempted murder of a peace officer with an enhancement of using a firearm. Additionally, he is charged with felony evading a peace officer and being a felon in possession of a weapon.
Attempted murder charges filed for Turlock man who fired at peace officers