Arrest made in Hollister shooting near Johnny’s Bar

Hollister Police arrested the primary suspect in a shooting that occurred in front of Johnny’s Bar.

The shooting happened on February 14 at about 1 a.m. on San Benito St. Police arrested Paul Steve Casarez, 46, Hollister, at his home less than 24 hours later.

Police said the shooting was the culmination of an altercation involving four people. Multiple gunshots were fired, and one of the bullets struck a bystander. The victim had minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital.

Casarez was booked into the San Benito County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon on a person.