An East Palo Alto man was arrested last night in connection with an early morning shooting that left a man in critical condition in Mountain View. The victim, a 23-year-old male, was found with a gunshot wound on Sierra Vista Avenue around 2:05 a.m. and was quickly transported to a local hospital.
Following a swift investigation, the Mountain View Police Department (MVPD) was able to track down the alleged shooter, Hector Christopher Chavez, also 24, and take him into custody. According to the official report from the MVPD, the San Mateo County SWAT Team assisted in securely arresting Chavez at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Fordham Street in East Palo Alto. He is set to be booked for attempted murder at the Santa Clara County Jail.
MVPD has confirmed that no other suspects are being sought in connection with the case. However, the investigation remains active as detectives continue to delve further into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Detective Guillermo De Lira leads the inquiry and has called upon the community for additional evidence, urging anyone with relevant camera footage or information to step forward.
The department has reiterated the importance of community engagement in resolving the case and encourages public cooperation. "We are asking anyone who may have nearby camera footage or additional information about the incident to please contact Detective Guillermo De Lira at [email protected]," the MVPD stated as they seek to piece together events leading to the shooting.
