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Suspect arrested in connection to January shooting on Soquel Drive

By Avery Johnson

Published July 23, 2021 11:01 AM

SOQUEL, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said a suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting on January 13 on Soquel Drive.

During the investigation, detectives said information led them to Twin Falls, Idaho, where the 29-year-old suspect was staying. He was arrested on Monday with the help of Twin Falls police.

The suspect is facing charges in Twin Falls, but he will be extradited later to Santa Cruz County. He is charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, gang enhancements and parole violation.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's investigating Wednesday shooting

The shooting happened on Soquel Drive near Winkle Avenue just after 4 p.m. Investigators said the victim was shot while on the sidewalk and transported to an out-of-county hospital.

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Avery Johnson is the Digital Content Director at KION News Channel 5/46.

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