Drug deal turns violent, shots fired, police say
Witnesses say 4-5 males became involved in a physical street fight on Sunday night
A witness was able to take a photograph of one of the vehicles leaving the area. The vehicle is a silver 2000-2004 Toyota Tacoma truck with a silver camper shell and black matte rims and tinted windows.
–On Sunday at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers from the Paso Robles Police Department were dispatched to the 600 block of Nicklaus Street on a report of gunshots being fired. Arriving officers located four expended shell casings in the roadway, along with numerous Xanax tablets, according to police.
Witnesses reported that four-to-five males became involved in a physical fight in the street. During this fight an unknown subject began firing a handgun and all the subjects fled the area in two different vehicles.
A witness was able to take a photograph of one of the vehicles leaving the area. The vehicle is a silver 2000-2004 Toyota Tacoma truck with a silver camper shell and black matte rims and tinted windows. The second vehicle seen leaving the area was described as a white sedan.
Based on the evidence located at the scene, it appears this incident was the result of a narcotics transaction, police say. All area hospitals were contacted and there were no reported gunshot victims treated after this incident.
The investigation into this crime is ongoing. Persons with information about this crime are encouraged to call the Paso Robles Police Department at (805) 237-6464. Persons wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers’ 24-hour hotline at 549-STOP or by texting “SLOTIPS” plus your message” to CRIMES (274637).
