UPDATE (Thursday, Dec. 21) - The Santa Maria Police Department has identified the man who died in a shooting on Sunday, Dec. 17 as Joshua Anthony Maldonado, 33, of Santa Maria.
Police say their investigation is ongoing and they are asking anyone who was in the area of the 500 block of W. Cook St. at the time of the shooting or who has further information about this case to contact Detective Whitney at (805) 928-3781 ext. 1329 or the SMPD Communications Center at (805) 928–3781 ext. 2277. Anonymous tips can be made by calling (805) 928–3781 ext. 2677 (COPS).
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(Monday, Dec. 18, 2023) - One man has died and another is in critical condition after a shooting in Santa Maria over the weekend.
On Sunday, at around 4:30 p.m., officers from the Santa Maria Police Department were sent to the 500 block of W. Cook St.
The shooting took place during a large residential gathering, according to SMPD officials.
Upon arrival, officers found two men with gunshot wounds.
One of the victims died at the scene, despite life-saving measures.
The other was taken to the hospital in critical condition but is expected to survive.
Currently, no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Whitney at (805) 928-3781.
