(Press Release) At about 5:44 a.m. Wednesday, the Los Banos Police Department responded to a home near Pomelo and Mandarin Avenues after receiving a report of shots fired.
Officers found a 45-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper torso. The victim was able to identify the suspect as, 32-year-old Alejandro Sanchez of Los Banos, who was located as he was attempting to flee the area. According to officers, the victim and suspect are related and were arguing over money prior to the shooting.
Detectives recovered a firearm in the area of the shooting they believe was involved in the incident. The victim was air-lifted to a Modesto Hospital and is in stable condition. No other injuries were reported.
Sanchez is currently in custody at the Los Banos Police Department jail being held without bail, and charged with attempted homicide and a parole violation.
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