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UPDATE @ 1 PM

The Santa Barbara Police Department is requesting the public’s help in finding a stolen vehicle from this morning’s assault with a firearm.
 
Additional investigative leads suggest that the victim was assaulted by two Hispanic males -- unknown age. After the assault, the subject male(s) stole the victims vehicle, identified as a dark blue 2000 Honda Accord Ex. The license plate is CA 5AGL756.
 
Two pictures are attached.  The first picture is the specific vehicle that was stolen today (pic from prior event).  The second picture is a stock photo rendering the color and model of the stolen vehicle in question.
 
The suspect(s) are considered armed and potentially dangerous. Do not attempt to make contact with the occupants should the stolen vehicle be sighted.  Contact 911 immediately. Those with additional information about the case are asked to contact Detective Klug at 805-897-2346 or Detective Sergeant Tagless at 805-897-2347.  Those wishing to remain anonymous, please call (805) 897-2386.
 
The investigation remains ongoing.



SANTA BARBARA, CA – Thursday, November 8, 2018
 
 
Update: Police Activity on Cleveland Elementary Campus
 
This morning at approximately 2:10 A.M., Santa Barbara Police Communications received several calls reporting “shots fired” and “fireworks” being heard in the vicinity of Cleveland Elementary School on Alameda Padre Serra.  
 
Within minutes, responding Santa Barbara Police Officers located a single male victim on the campus with a gunshot wound. The victim required emergency care and was transported to Cottage Hospital.  His condition remains unknown.
 
Santa Barbara Police Detectives and Forensic Investigators are processing the crime scene within the campus.
 
Preliminary investigative leads suggest the incident does not appear to be random—there is NO imminent threat to the school or surrounding community. The incident does not involve anyone associated with the school.
 
Sherriff’s Department air resources are being utilized to visually and geographically process evidence. Some within the community may hear and see a helicopter engaging in low-fly-over maneuvers. In that capacity, the helicopter is not being used to track outstanding subjects.
 
The investigation remains ongoing.
 
 
Release from 6:27 A.M. This morning:
 
The Santa Barbara Police Department is currently investigating a non-school related crime that happened over-night on the campus of Cleveland Elementary School, located at 123 Alameda Padre Serra, in the City. There is no immediate threat to the school.
 
The Police Department is working in conjunction with the Santa Barbara Unified School District. The investigation requires that the school be closed today while detectives comb the area. Parents, students and faculty of the school have been notified of the cancelation this morning by text, phone and email.
 
More information will be available later in the day.