March 15, 2023 - San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office officials have issued a press release regarding an arrest in a shooting incident in Shandon.

On March 13, 2023, Sheriff's Detectives arrested 19-year-old Jesus Contreras for a shooting incident which occurred last October on Halloween night in Shandon.

Deputies were called to the 200 block of Camatti Street in Shandon on October 31, 2022, for a report of shots fired.

When Deputies arrived, they discovered a 15-year-old male in the street with a gunshot wound to the stomach. The victim was alert and talking. Deputies provided first aid and then had the victim airlifted to a local hospital.

The investigation led to an arrest warrant for Contreras. He was arrested without incident on several charges including assault with a deadly weapon and inflicting great bodily injury. It's believed this incident is gang related.

The investigation is continuing. No further information is available at this time.

Source: San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office