A 15-year-old boy is in custody on suspicion of a shooting that injured four people at an Otay Ranch Town Center brewery a week ago, Chula Vista police said Saturday.
The boy was arrested Friday evening in San Diego without incident, according to a news release from Sgt. Anthony Molina. The suspect’s name was not released because of his age.
Police received several calls about 7:15 p.m. Oct. 28 reporting shots fired at the Novo Brazil brewery. The surrounding shopping mall was immediately locked down because of concerns about an active shooter and to look for victims. There was no active shooter, and the mall reopened after about an hour.
Officers found a 16-year-old boy with gunshot wounds to the legs who had been in a dispute with the suspect. Also injured but not involved in the dispute were a 58-year-old man and 60-year-old woman shot in the legs, and a 21-year-old woman whose leg was grazed by a bullet. None of the wounds was life-threatening.
Several people including patrons of the business provided witness statements, and video was obtained showing much of the incident. Police said they would not make the video public at this time.
There was no evidence to indicate a hate crime or act of terrorism, officers said, and they believe only one person fired the shots.
San Diego and National City police assisted with the initial response and investigation.
Chula Vista police on Saturday asked for anyone with additional information or video related to the case to contact San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477 or submit a tip via P3tips online at http://p3tips.com/409 or through the mobile application if they wish to remain anonymous.
