ECPD arrests man for attempted murder
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) - The El Centro Police Department (ECPD) has arrested a man in connection to an attempted murder during the overnight hours on Sunday.
According to a press release, it happened at around 12:40 a.m. Pacific in the area of E. Heil Avenue and S. Dogwood Road, near the Dogwood Canal.
ECPD says the suspect, a 44-year-old El Centro man, allegedly shot a woman inside a home, and says the woman was treated at the scene, but was later taken to the hospital for further treatment.
ECPD says the suspect was found and arrested, and says "the Investigations Division, department drones, the Imperial County Sheriff's Office and the Imperial Police Department" helped them in the search.
The suspect is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, according to ECPD.
The investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information regarding the case, call Detective Alex Garrido at (760) 352-2111, or email him at agarrido@ecpd.org.
