May 29, 2023 – Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office officials report that at around 8:40 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023, deputies and CHP - Santa Cruz responded to a shooting at the Freedom Boulevard exit on Southbound Highway 1. It was learned that the suspect vehicle was driving erratically on southbound Highway 1. After the driver of the suspect vehicle caused an accident on the freeway with a second vehicle, both cars exited the freeway at Freedom Blvd. At that time, the suspect turned his car and fired multiple rounds at the victim.
The driver of the victim vehicle and a juvenile passenger were injured and transported to the hospital. Both victims have since been released from the hospital.
The suspect is described as black male adult with long hair. The suspect’s vehicle was described as an Acura MDX, black or dark grey in color (similar to the one in the photo below) and is expected to have rear end damage from the incident.
An unidentified Blue Honda Accord was seen near the incident and the driver is believed to be a witness. Detectives are also attempting to locate that driver for an interview.
This is an active and ongoing investigation between the Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol. If you have any information on this case, please call Sheriff’s dispatch at 831-471-1121.
The Sheriff’s Office also requests that if anyone has dashcam footage on Highway 1 recorded between 8:20 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on May 26th please notify deputies at the above phone number as soon as possible.
Source & photo: Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
