The Bakersfield Police Department arrested two men in connection a shooting Friday night.
Officials said around 10:30 p.m. Friday night they were contacted by a victim who said he was shot at while driving his vehicle in the area of Wilkins Street and S. King St. During the subsequent investigation officers responded to the area and located Anthony Garcia, 38, in the 10 block of S. King St.
Officers located a short barreled, loaded 12-guage shotgun at the scene.
An addition suspect identified as Omar Godinez, 37, was later located and taken into custody for his participation in the incident.
Garcia and Godinez, both of Bakersfield, were arrested and booked for assault with a deadly weapon, gang participation, firearm violations, and conspiracy.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.
