Santa Maria man person of interest in shooting investigation

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A 36-year-old Santa Maria man is a person of interest after shooting someone leading to their hospitalization on Friday.

The shooting investigation at the 500 block of East El. Camino required police activity just after 1:30 p.m. Friday in Santa Maria, according to the Santa Maria Police Department.

SMPD officers advised citizens to avoid travelling in this area due to street closures, and cleared the scene as of 9:00 p.m. Friday.

Neighbors in the area say police had been there since 9:00 a.m. Friday. SMPD officers say the suspect remains at large and the man wasn't found inside once they and other law enforcement went in the home.

The 36-year-old is wanted on outstanding warrants and is potentially armed, according to the SMPD.

Those who are aware of or have information about his whereabouts are asked to contact the SMPD immediately.

This case remains under active investigation by the SMPD Detective Bureau.