Clearlake >> Police officers are investigating an incident in which one man was shot.
At approximately 5:03 p.m. on Sunday, Clearlake Police Department (CPD) officers responded to the 4100 block of Arnold Avenue for a report of a possible gunshot victim. Officers arrived on scene and found a white male adult with an apparent bullet wound to the lower torso.
It was discovered that the victim was a passenger in a vehicle when he was struck by a bullet, according to a press statement issued Monday afternoon.
Medical personnel from the Lake County Fire Protection District were dispatched to the scene and arrived a short time later. The victim was then transported out of county, via air ambulance, for treatment. At the time of this release the victim is reported in stable condition.
The investigation revealed that the shooting occurred at another location, possibly near the intersection on Old Highway 53 and Davis Avenue, according to CPD reports. Officers responded to the location and reportedly found numerous expended shell casings from an unidentified firearm(s).
Officers closed Old Highway 53 between the intersections of Davis Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue. Clearlake police detectives responded to the scene for processing and took over the investigation.
The roadway was closed for several hours and later opened back up to traffic at about 9:30 p.m.
At this time there is minimal suspect information regarding the possible shooter. Witnesses describe two male adults as possibly involved in the incident. The males were possibly Hispanic with one of the males wearing a white shirt. The victims name is being withheld at this time for safety reasons and will be released at a later date.
The CPD is asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact detective Ryan Peterson at (707) 9948251 ext. 320.
