A juvenile has been arrested in connection with a shooting of another youth in Santa Maria last week, Lt. Felix Diaz of the Santa Maria Police Department said Monday.

At 2:39 p.m. Thursday, police officers responded to the area of 525 S. Broadway regarding reports of a shooting.

Officers arrived and located a juvenile victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. 

The victim was transported to a local hospital, where emergency medical treatment was provided.

“Through witness statements, video evidence and follow-up investigation, officers identified the suspect as a juvenile male from Santa Maria,” Diaz said.

On Monday, Santa Maria patrol officers located and arrested the juvenile suspect at a residence in the city.

The suspect was taken into custody without incident, Diaz added.

The juvenile was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and booked into Santa Maria Juvenile Hall.

It remains an active investigation. Anyone with information can call Detective Pelletier at 805.928.3781 x2063, or the Police Department Tip Line at 805.928.3781 x2677 (COPS).

— Noozhawk North County editor Janene Scully can be reached at jscully@noozhawk.com. Follow Noozhawk on Twitter: @noozhawk, @NoozhawkNews and @NoozhawkBiz. Connect with Noozhawk on Facebook.