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Kern Count Sheriff's Office looking for a man involved in a shooting in Weldon

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WELDON, CA. - The Kern County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who's wanted for an attempted murder.

Paul Schnell was involved in an argument in Weldon where he shot at three people. The incident took place last week, according to KCSO.

When deputies arrived to the scene of the shooting, Schnell had already fled from the area. SWAT and Bomb Squads were called out to the scene to help find the suspect.

The person of interest is being described as a white male, with blonde hair and blue eyes. According to officials, Schnell is 6'6" and weighs at 240 pounds.

If anyone has any information on Schnell's whereabouts, call KCSO at 861-3110.

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