Crime & Courts

Santa Maria police investigating Sunday shooting

By Travis Schlepp

Published September 21, 2020 10:22 am

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Police are investigating a shooting that took place Sunday evening in Santa Maria.

It happened on the 400 block of East Orange Street around 7:25 p.m.

Police arrived and discovered evidence of a shooting but were unable to find a victim or suspect at the scene.

Shortly after, police were informed of a shooting victim arriving at a local hospital.

The shooting victim, who was described as a juvenile by police, was taken to Marian Regional Medical Center by a private vehicle. They were in critical condition when they arrived at the hospital, police said.

Investigators are continuing to investigate the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact SMPD Detective Kulp at 805-928-3781 ext. 1643 or call the tip line at ext. 2677.

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