Seven People Shot Saturday Morning In Turlock
TURLOCK (CBS13) — Seven people were shot Saturday morning in Turlock, said the Turlock Police Department.
At around 2 a.m., on South First Street, a patrolling officer heard gunshots. Several 911 calls followed with reports of a shooting outside of a local bar.
Officers responded and discovered seven gunshot victims with non-life-threatening injuries.
"The officers began rendering first aid to the victims until advanced medical personnel from the Turlock Fire Department and AMR arrived at the scene. After the victims were transported to local area hospitals, we learned none of the seven victims received life-threatening injuries," said the Turlock Police Department.
The suspected shooter was described as a "heavy-set Hispanic male between 25 to 30 years of age. Video of the incident shows his hairstyle was unique in that the sides of his head appeared to be shaved and he had what appeared to be a short ponytail. He was described as wearing a white sweatshirt and blue jeans," reported the Turlock Police Department.
The suspect fled the scene in a white Mercedes Benz sedan and has yet to be found and arrested.
Detectives believe that the altercation stemmed from a fight that took place in the bar earlier that night. They do not believe it was a random act of violence and they believe that one person was targeted primarily without regard for other bystanders.
Chief of Police Jason Hedden said, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims injured in this senseless shooting. We understand the concerns of our residents and our team continues to work hard to provide for a safer Turlock."
The conditions of the victims have not yet been released.