Police searching for man who fired gunshots outside downtown SLO restaurant
Police are searching for a man who allegedly fired three gunshots toward a still-unidentified victim outside Tonita’s Mexican Grill in downtown San Luis Obispo.
One suspect, 22-year-old Chase Allan Calvin of Bakersfield, was arrested shortly after the shooting on suspicion of vandalism and possession of brass knuckles, police said in a news release sent Thursday evening.
Police received a report of a disturbance at the popular late-night eatery in the 1000 block of Nipomo Street at about 2:41 a.m. Feb. 16, the release said.
The caller told dispatchers that a man — later identified as Calvin — forced his way into the restaurant and started challenging the unknown victim to a fight, police said.
Witness statements indicated that the alleged victim did not know Calvin, police said.
That person tried to leave, but Calvin followed him outside of the restaurant and into the street, the department said.
Then a second suspect involved himself in the incident, removed a firearm from his waist band, and discharged a shot towards Tonita’s Mexican Grill and the unknown victim, according to the news release.
Calvin and the unknown suspect then fled the area towards Higuera Street, police said.
A short time later, two additional gun shots were heard by witnesses, according to the release.
A total of three gun shots were fired, and no individuals were stuck, the department said.
Officers arrived shortly after and located Calvin in the 500 block of Higuera Street, where the Bakersfield man was taken into custody, police said.
Calvin was no longer listed in custody at San Luis Obispo County Jail on Thursday.
The department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the unknown suspect, reported as a Hispanic male adult, roughly 20 years of age, wearing a long sleeve flannel shirt, white undershirt, and tan pants.
Police are also seeking the alleged victim, whom they describe as a white male adult in his 20’s, wearing a tan beanie, a red and black sweatshirt with large printed “Levi’s” brand logo on the front and back, tan pants, and light-colored shoes.
Anyone who witnessed the alleged crime, can identify the alleged victim, or has information about the incident is encouraged to contact Det. Lozano at 805-594-8011.
This story was originally published February 20, 2020 at 6:12 PM.
