HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA – June 21th, 2024 – Hollister Police Detectives have made an arrest in connection with June 6th, 2024, shooting where one male juvenile was shot in the shoulder near Third Street and Sally Street.
On June 6th, 2024, at about 6:43 PM, Hollister Police officers responded to the area of Third Street and Sally Street regarding a shooting. As officers arrived, they learned that a 16-year-old male had been shot in the shoulder and was being transported to the hospital by family members.
During the initial investigation at the scene, Officers located several spent shell casings and determined that a fight broke out between two groups which ended in gunfire.
The Hollister Police Department’s detective bureau investigated this incident and learned the fight involved 4 to 5 individuals. One of the involved suspects fired a handgun during the incident striking the male victim in the shoulder.
Hollister Police Detectives worked continuously and diligently for several days to determine the identity of the suspects involved. With the assistance of city owned camera surveillance, Detectives gathered crucial information to positively identify the shooter.
On June 20th, 2024, Detectives served a search warrant at the residence of the suspected shooter in the city of Hollister. During the search warrant the shooter was apprehended and a firearm was located in his possession. The suspect, a 16-year-old male juvenile, was arrested and booked for attempted murder and several firearm charges.
This is still an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective Gaeta at The Hollister Police Department at 831-638-4115. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME. Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a reward.
Prepared by: Aurelio Melgoza, Sergeant
Approved by: Eric Olson, Captain
Case #24-1547
