Livermore Man Arrested In Connection With July 4 Drive-By Shooting

LIVERMORE, CA —The Livermore Police Department arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with a drive-by shooting that took place in Livermore on the early hours of July 5.

The shooting was one of several violent incidents that took place around the July 4 holiday in Livermore, including a knife assault and a large brawl that involved around 30 people.

The shooting took place just after 2 a.m. on the 300 block of Chestnut Street, according to LPD. Officers arrived to find a 27-year-old Livermore resident suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers provided immediate medical aid, and the victim was transported to a nearby hospital. He has since been released and is said to be recovering.

Detectives developed investigative leads that identified the suspect vehicle and led them to 25-year-old Jesus Andrade of Livermore. On July 8, Andrade was taken into custody without incident as he was leaving his home and booked into Santa Rita Jail on charges of shooting from a vehicle and assault with a firearm.

The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has reviewed the case and filed formal charges, police said.

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