A Saturday night out at El Guapo Bar in Northeast El Paso ended with gunfire and two arrests, according to investigators. Police say shots were fired outside the bar around 10:45 p.m. after an altercation in the parking area. Officers identified the victim as a 27-year-old man, but did not immediately release details about his injuries. Detectives have been canvassing the neighborhood and speaking with witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation.
Arrests and charges
As reported by KFOX, El Paso police arrested 30-year-old Santiago Carrillo and 20-year-old Saul Angel Ramirez in connection with the shooting and charged both men with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The incident happened outside El Guapo Bar at 8500 Dyer Street. Mugshots released by the department were credited to the El Paso Police Department. Detectives said they are still working the case and have not released a possible motive.
Police request tips
The El Paso Police Department is asking anyone who saw or recorded anything to call the non-emergency line at 915-832-4400, according to the El Paso Police Department. Those who want to stay anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 915-566-8477. Those hotlines are regularly used to funnel tips into local investigations. Officials say detectives are reviewing video, comparing accounts from witnesses, and sorting through leads as the probe continues.
Booking and legal status
Jail records show both suspects were booked into the El Paso County Downtown Jail. Carrillo was booked on Monday with a bond set at $50,000, while Ramirez was booked on Tuesday, and his bond was still listed as pending, according to KFOX. The aggravated assault charges remain allegations, and both men are presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty in court. Investigators with the El Paso Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons unit say they are tracking down additional leads and coordinating with prosecutors.
Local context
The stretch of Dyer Street where El Guapo sits has seen its share of trouble near nightlife spots in recent years, including a deadly shooting outside a bar last year. KVIA reported a June incident on Dyer that left one person dead after an altercation outside a bar. For now, investigators say they want to talk to anyone who was in the area or has video from the night of the El Guapo shooting as they work to piece together exactly what happened.
