Motel Evacuated After Santa Clara Shooting Leaves 1 In Serious Condition

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA -- Police say they're investigating a shooting at a Santa Clara motel on Friday night that sent a man to the hospital.

At about 8:20 p.m. on March 31, officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Capri Motel at 2465 El Camino Real, according to Lt. Dan Moreno. There, officers say they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital and is in serious condition, Moreno said.

The suspect reportedly fled in a vehicle following the shooting. A description of the suspect of the vehicle was not immediately available.

The motel was briefly evacuated before guests were allowed to return, according to Moreno.

Police are interviewing witnesses at the scene and reviewing surveillance video in the area, Moreno said.

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