Santa Barbara Police Arrest Armed Man on State Street
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara police arrested an armed man on State Street in connection with a shooting earlier in the day and a separate domestic violence incident that left one person seriously injured.
Officers spotted 24-year-old Danyel Raymond Avalos in his vehicle near East Carrillo Street around 6:35 p.m. Thursday.
As officers approached, Avalos reportedly reached for his waistband, where he had a loaded handgun with an extended magazine. Detectives quickly subdued him before he could grab the weapon and arrested him without further incident.
Police said Avalos is connected to a shooting that occurred around 12:02 a.m. Thursday in the 1100 block of Hutash Street. No one was injured in the shooting, which police say stemmed from a domestic violence incident involving individuals known to Avalos.
Authorities also discovered Avalos was already wanted by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office for another domestic violence case that resulted in serious injuries to the victim.
Avalos was booked on multiple felony charges, including attempted murder.
“This was an extremely dangerous situation, and I commend our detectives and officers for their swift, courageous, and professional actions in taking a violent suspect into custody without further harm to the public,” said Santa Barbara Police Chief Kelly Gordon. “Their dedication to protecting our community is evident in the way they handled this high-risk apprehension.”
