Woman Injured in Shooting at Santa Maria Motel

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By Michelle Nelson, Noozhawk Managing Editor | @NoozhawkNews

Victim tells police that there was a verbal argument and a gun discharged

Santa Maria police are investigating a shooting early Friday morning at the Buckboard Motel, 1620 S. Broadway in Santa Maria.

Police were called to the motel about 2:30 a.m. on reports of a shot fired in the area. Lt. Rico Flores said officers found an empty room with blood evidence.

A short time later, a gunshot victim arrived at Marian Medical Center, according to Flores. He said the victim, whose name has not been released, would say only that there was a verbal argument and that a gun discharged, striking her.

Her wounds were not believed to be life-threatening, Flores said.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Santa Maria Police Department.

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