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Santa Maria Police Department
Wednesday September 18th, 2024 :: 10:32 p.m. PDT

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Shooting Investigation

Case # SMPD24-0012761

On Thursday, September 18, 2024, at around 8:23pm, officers responded to a report of a man down behind the Taco Bell, located at 1919 S. Broadway.

Initial reports stated there was an older male, who was off his bicycle and reportedly had been shot. Upon arrival, officers located the victim and confirmed a shooting had occurred. Santa Maria Fire and AMR Ambulance personnel responded to the scene to render medical aid. The victim was subsequently transported to Marian Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect(s) fled prior to the arrival of SMPD officers and the motive for the shooting is unknown at this time. The investigation is ongoing will be turned over to the SMPD Detective Bureau.

Anyone with information related to this investigation or who may have been in the area when the incident occurred are asked to contact the Santa Maria Police Department at (805) 928-3781 ext. 2277. The Santa Maria Police Department anonymous tipline may also be reached anytime at (805) 928-3781 ext. 2677 (Cops).
 
Prepared by:

Sgt II Todd Logan
Patrol Division Supervisor
 
 

Address/Location
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-928-3781

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