San Andreas, CA…On 10/29/15 at about 0625hrs, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on the 10000 block of MJB Ranch Road in rural Angels Camp for a reported shooting. The male victim encountered three unknown suspects on his property. One of the suspects discharged a firearm at the victim, striking him in the upper torso. The suspects fled the scene, possibly on foot towards Pool Station Road. The victim was conscious and alert upon the deputies’ arrival. The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound.

Calaveras County Deputies, Angels Camp Police Officers, and the California Highway Patrol Officers, including a CHP helicopter, searched the area for the suspects with negative results. Calaveras Sheriff’s Detectives responded to the scene are currently investigating this incident. Preliminary statements and evidence indicate that this shooting is related to a marijuana growing operation.

The suspects in this incident and are described as follows: Suspect#1: 5’10”, 220 pounds, wearing a black hoody with mask and armed with a handgun; Suspect #2: 6’ heavy build, black hoody with mask. Suspect #3: white male adult, 6’ heavy build, clean shaven wearing a green hoody.

If you have any information or knowledge of the incident, please contact the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department Anonymous Tip Line at (209) 754-6030.