UPDATE (Thursday, Jan. 16) - Montecito resident Bendar Albashir was arrested on suspicion of negligent discharge of a firearm in connection with Wednesday's shooting.
Sheriff's officials say the victim was shot in the upper arm while walking his dog along Woodley Road.
According to the sheriff's office, deputies were able to determine that the round had come from a nearby residence because of a bullet hole in a window facing the victim.
Officials say Albashir lives at the home and was rendering aid to the victim when authorities arrived at the scene.
Detectives reportedly searched Albashir's home and sheriff's officials say they found the handgun that was used.
Albashir is currently out on bail.
The victim is expected to recover.
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(Wednesday, Jan. 15) - The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting Wednesday morning in Montecito.
It was reported at about 11:53 a.m. in the area of Glenview Rd. and Woodley Rd.
Sheriff's officials say a man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the shooting.
Another man, considered a person of interest, was taken into custody.
According to the sheriff's office, it appears the two men were not familiar with each other but their investigation into the incident is ongoing.
