Crime & Safety
One Killed, One Injured in Shooting at Las Lomas Party
A Watsonville man died in the violence; no arrests were made.
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in the community of Las Lomas that left one man dead and another injured late
Saturday night.
Deputies and firefighters responded to a report of a shooting at a party at 5 Gregory Rd. just before midnight, according to the sheriff's office.
Arturo Mendoza, 24, of Watsonville, was found wounded and lying in the street. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Andres Rocha, 18, of Bakersfield, had been shot in the leg. He was taken to a hospital in Watsonville and is expected to survive, according to the sheriff's office.
Investigators believe the two men were confronted at the party and shot by unknown subjects.
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No arrests were made.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Monterey County Sheriff's Office at (831) 755-3772 of the tip line at (888) 833-4847.
—Bay City News
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