Police looking for shooting suspect

The Clearlake Police Department is searching for 31-year- old Clearlake resident Jose CejaTorres for the felony violations of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

On Friday, Jan. 1 at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers from the Clearlake Police Department responded to the area of Lakeshore Drive and Woodland Drive for a report of a gunshot victim. Upon their arrival, they found a man in his early 40s who had been shot. Medical personnel from the Lake County Fire Protection District arrived on scene and began treating the victim. He was eventually flown to an out of county medical facility for further treatment and released.

Law enforcement officials noted the shooting is believed to have occurred at a house in the 14900 block of Davis Avenue in the City of Clearlake.

The Clearlake Police Department’s Investigations Bureau was called and arrived to assist with the investigation. Officers responded to the house where the incident was reported to have occurred and found possible evidence.

Through the investigation, Ceja-torres was identified as the person who shot the victim.

A record check of Ceja

Torres revealed he also has an active $150,000 arrest warrant for being armed with a firearm while in possession of drugs and two $50,000 arrest warrants for possession of marijuana for sale and felony evading a police officer. His whereabouts are currently unknown, and he is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on his location is asked to not approach him and contact the Clearlake Police Department or their local law enforcement agency.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Clearlake Police Department Investigation Bureau at 707994-8251.