Gilroy man arrested in connection with February shooting
GILROY — A SWAT team on Thursday arrested a 46-year-old Gilroy man in connection with a shooting earlier this year and seized a cache of unregistered guns, police said.
On Feb. 24, the victim reported being involved in a minor collision with another driver at Leavesley Road and Monterey Highway, according to the Gilroy Police Department. The suspect reportedly refused to exchange insurance information and the victim followed him through different parts of the city until he eventually stopped.
When the victim pulled over, the suspect drew a gun and fired several shots in their direction, police said. The victim escaped injury but their vehicle was struck several times.
Detectives identified the suspect as Arturo Lara and obtained a search warrant for his home in the 9000 block of Ridgeway Drive.
In addition to arresting Lara at his home on Thursday, the Gilroy-Morgan Hill SWAT team seized ammunition and numerous unregistered firearms, including ghost guns, high-powered rifles and high-capacity magazines, according to police.
Lara was booked into Santa Clara County jail on attempted murder and weapon charges.
Anyone with information related to the case can contact Detective Chris Silva at 408-846-0335 or the tip line at 408-846-0330.