HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA – July 16th, 2018 – Hollister Police asking for help in investigating two shootings.
On July 10, 2018 around 3:06 A.M. officers received a call of gunshots being heard in the area of the 300 block of Locust Avenue. Police Officers arrived within minutes but they did not find any victims or any property damage.
Upon further investigation, officers found five spent bullet casing in the immediate area. Officers contacted the residence of several houses in the area but did not find any victims or damage. However, officers were able to obtain video footage from a surveillance system of an older model white, Jeep, Grand Cherokee driving by during the shooting. The video depicts an occupant in the vehicle firing several shots from the car.
On July 10, 2018, as officers were still investigating the incident on Locust Avenue, they learned there had been a previous shooting a short distance away. Officer responded to the residence located on the 600 block of Central Avenue. Officers did not locate any injured victims or additional witnesses. Officers did locate several handgun bullet casing and bullet holes located in a nearby house.
Investigators have exhausted all leads at this point and are asking for help from the community for tips or information that can lead to the arrest and conviction of those involved in this incident.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Officer Frates 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.
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Prepared by: Sergeant Don Pershall
Approved by: Captain Carlos Reynoso
