After being shot, a man is in the hospital, and the alleged gunman was apprehended near Shafter on Thursday morning.
A shooting was reported in the 100 block of West Lerdo Highway on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at around 9:37 a.m., according to Shafter police.
According to the police, nearby police officers heard gunfire and detained a potential suspect rushing away from the scene.
Read more:
- Ohio Man Dies After Being Shot By Police While Cleaning Home
- Double Amputee Anthony Lowe Fatally Shot By California Police
Police in Shafter said that they discovered a male with gunshot wounds.
According to the police, the man was transferred to a nearby hospital.
According to school district authorities, the lockdown at all campuses lasted roughly 10 minutes until it was lifted.
Anyone with information regarding the incident or who observed the incident but has not yet been interrogated by a Shafter police officer is urged to contact the department at (661) 746-8500, according to the Shafter police.