Crime & Safety
Suspect Sought In Santa Cruz Shooting That Injured Man
Police are seeking a suspect in a Santa Cruz shooting that left a 26-year-old man injured, authorities said.
SANTA CCRUZ, CA — A 26-year-old man was injured early Saturday after exchanging gunfire with another person during a confrontation in Santa Cruz, police said.
At 2:34 a.m., officers responded to the reports of the shooting in the 100 block of West Cliff Drive near Depot Park.
Officers performed life-saving measures until the firefighters and medical responders arrived. The man was taken to a hospital and was in stable condition, police said.
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Investigators said the suspect had confronted the victim as he walked on the sidewalk on West Cliff Drive. During the confrontation, both fired guns and the victim was injured.
It's not known whether the victim knew the suspect, or what prompted the confrontation, police said.
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Santa Cruz police said that anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact their investigations unit at (831) 420-5820.
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