Sonora, CA…Last night, deputies responded to The Country Store on Highway 49 in Tuttletown for a reported physical altercation and potential shooting. While deputies checked the area, they were advised a male victim arrived at Adventist Health Sonora with at least one gunshot wound to the upper torso. The victim was transported to an out of area hospital for his injuries.

Deputies were able to establish a crime scene and conduct interviews. The investigation led detectives to the identity of the shooter, 28-year-old Phillip Smail Jr. of Angels Camp. With the assistance of the Angels Camp Police Department, Phillip was located at a residence in Angels Camp where he was ultimately arrested by Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Detectives for attempted murder and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.
Details surrounding the events leading to the shooting are still under investigation and no further information is available at this time.

**Original**
Sheriff’s Detectives are currently investigating a shooting in the parking lot of The Country Store on Highway 49 in Tuttletown. The Shooting was reported just after 9 pm on Wednesday.

One victim has been identified and is receiving treatment. More information will be released once available.

Source = TCSO