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Released: March 13, 2023 - Monday, 06:13 PM

Shooting Investigation Update

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 10-31-2022, Approximately 10:00 PMPlace of Occurrence: 200 block of Camatti Street, ShandonVictim Information: Male, 15Suspect Information: Jesus Angel Contreras, 19, ShandonOn 3-13-23, Sheriff's Detectives arrested 19-year-old Jesus Contreras for a shooting incident which occurred last October on Halloween night in Shandon.
Deputies were called to the 200 block of Camatti Street in Shandon on 10-31-22 for a report of shots fired.
When Deputies arrived, they discovered a 15-year-old male in the street with a gunshot wound to the stomach. The victim was alert and talking. Deputies provided first aid and then had the victim airlifted to a local hospital.
The investigation led to an arrest warrant for Contreras. He was arrested without incident on several charges including assault with a deadly weapon and inflicting great bodily injury. It's believed this incident is gang related.
The investigation is continuing. No further information is available at this time.