PRESS RELEASE #18-055
Police Seek Information in Shooting
HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA – November 19, 2018 – On November 18, 2018 the Hollister Police Department investigated a shooting of a man on the 600 block of McCray Street.
On November 18, 2018, about 4:50 P.M., Officers were dispatched to the area of South Street and Prospect Avenue for a shooting that had just occurred.
The 19-year-old male victim had been walking with his girlfriend on the west sidewalk of McCray Street. A vehicle approached northbound on McCray Street and someone in the vehicle shot at the couple 3 to 5 times.
The male victim was struck in the torso and was transported by helicopter to a undisclosed bay area trauma center. He is currently receiving treatment for a gunshot wound and is expected to survive.
The suspect vehicle is described as a grey or gold sedan, possibly a Honda or Toyota.
The Hollister Police Department processed the scene for possible evidence and contacted local businesses with possible surveillance footage. The police department is also asking for anyone who might have been in the area during that time, witnessed the shooting or the vehicle speeding away to contact police with information they may have. Sometimes, information that someone might think is irrelevant might be the key to solving the case.
There is a WeTip reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects in this case.
Anyone having information on this case is asked to call the Hollister Police Department at 636-4330. Persons wishing to remain anonymous can call the WeTip Hotline at 800-87-CRIME. Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a reward.
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Prepared by: D. Winn, Lieutenant
Approved by: C. Reynoso, Captain
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