(KMJ) — The gunman who police say opened fire during a college party earlier this year in Merced is now behind bars.
According to Merced Police, 21-year-old gang member Adrian Garcia was at the Hanger BBQ and pulled out a gun after a fight broke out on Feb. 26. Officers say Garcia then fired several rounds into the business’ ceiling which caused everyone nearby to scatter out of the bar.
Police say those standing near Garcia captured the moment as it happened on video and reported it to police, which helped in identifying Garcia as the suspect and shooter.
Officials say Garcia left the bar after the shooting took place and was arrested the following month by Stockton Police for a separate incident. He was then turned over to the Merced Police Department and booked into the Merced County Jail.
According to investigators, Garcia now faces the following charges: Being a gang member in possession of a firearm and negligent discharge of a firearm in a public place.
