California's Hollister — Hollister police are investigating a shooting incident that happened near the intersection of Sunnyslope Road and Valley View Road on the evening of Saturday, October 18, 2025.

 California's Hollister — A shooting that happened on the evening of October 18, 2025, close to the intersection of Sunnyslope Road and Valley View Road is being investigated by Hollister investigators. There was a significant police presence as detectives worked to secure the site and gather evidence after the incident, which left one person hurt.

Law enforcement said that the shooting started just after 7:00 p.m. when multiple 911 callers indicated that there was gunshots in the vicinity. When first responders got there, they discovered a person who had been shot at least once. Before transporting the patient to a nearby hospital, emergency medical personnel gave them urgent care. The victim's present state of health has not been made public.

Locals and drivers were alarmed after hearing multiple rounds fired in quick succession, according to those in the vicinity. Those in the area reported fleeing for their lives and hiding inside homes or behind parked cars. Although other witnesses reported seeing a car quickly leave the scene following the shooting, it is unknown whether this car was involved in the assault.

Patrol officers and detectives from the Homicide and Violent Crimes units were among the several units dispatched by the Hollister Police Department to the scene. Investigators immediately started questioning local homeowners and business owners for surveillance footage and potential eyewitness accounts after officers established a cordon to secure the area.

According to authorities, it is too soon to determine the shooting's purpose. Investigators are determining whether the incident was caused by random aggressiveness, a targeted confrontation, or other underlying factors. Officials are urging anyone with knowledge to come forward, but no arrests have been made yet.

While officers processed the scene, the area around Sunnyslope Road and Valley View Road was blocked off for a few hours. To make sure that every piece of evidence was preserved, police collected shell casings, interviewed witnesses, and took notes. In order to identify possible suspects or vehicles connected to the incident, investigators also looked through house and traffic surveillance systems.

After the incident, locals expressed their shock, emphasizing how quiet and family-friendly the neighborhood is on the whole. Many expressed a sense of unease and concern about a potential increase in violent incidents in the community. Local leaders have urged moderation while investigators continue their investigation.

Although patrols in the region will continue as a precaution, officials have declared that there is no immediate danger to the public. Given the recent wave of violent occurrences in the area, authorities urged locals to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

To ensure that the victim receives necessary care and that all relevant information is communicated promptly, the Hollister Police Department is working with nearby medical facilities and emergency personnel. As fresh information becomes available, detectives plan to alert the public.

Officials are contacting anyone who may have seen the shooting or has information about it as the investigation moves forward.