Crime & Safety

Police Investigating Watsonville Shooting

BREAKING: The incident left one victim hospitalized.

WATSONVILLE, CA — Police in Watsonville this morning are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital. Officers with the Watsonville Police Department responded at 12:26 a.m. to the area of Jefferson Street and East Lake Avenue on a report of a shooting. Officers did not locate a crime scene or witnesses.

A short time later, a victim suffering from gunshot wounds arrived at Watsonville Community Hospital.
The victim was uncooperative with investigators, police said. The victim was then transported to a trauma center. Police said the shooting is believed to be gang-related.

By Bay City News

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