Crime & Safety

Felon Arrested In Pinole Bar Shooting

Police said the incident happened at Antlers Bar on San Pablo Avenue.

PINOLE, CA -- A felon was arrested late Friday night after a shooting happened at a Pinole bar. Police said the incident happened at Antlers Bar on San Pablo Avenue when arriving officers found several people running from the scene.

An investigation revealed there was a confrontation between two groups at the bar when Alexander Ruben Escobar-Fuentes, 26, of El Sobrante, allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired several rounds. No one was injured during the shooting but several vehicles were hit with bullets, police said.

Escobar-Fuentes was arrested and booked at the Martinez Detention Facility on charges of malicious and willful discharge a firearm, brandishing a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, felon in possession of a firearm and felon in possession of ammunition.

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The case is still under investigation and if you have any information, please contact the Pinole Police Department (510)724-8950.

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