(KRON) — The Santa Rosa Police Department is investigating a shooting Tuesday night near a Cinco de Mayo festival that left a man with life-threatening injuries.
SRPD said officers were in the area of Sebastopol Road and Avalon Avenue around 8:27 p.m. when they heard several gunshots coming from Dutton Avenue, just outside the festival area. Shortly after, officers saw a man in his early 20s running toward them with a gunshot wound.
Police stayed with the victim until medics arrived. He was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries but is currently listed in stable condition.
Investigators say the shooting stemmed from an altercation in a parking lot in the 400 block of Sebastopol Road. During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly pulled out a gun and fired several rounds, striking the victim at least once, according to police.
The suspect fled the scene and is described as a Hispanic man in his 20s wearing a gray sweatshirt.
Detectives with the department’s gang crime and violent crime teams are leading the investigation.
This is an active case. Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip through the department’s online portal or contact detectives at 707-543-3670.
A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered by the Sonoma County Alliance Community Engagement and Safety Rewards Fund for information leading to an arrest.