Overview
- Police say a 42-year-old man was shot Wednesday morning at a car wash on the 400 block of East Lake Avenue and is now in stable condition.
- Officials report the incident was not random, describing it as a drug deal gone bad between people who knew each other.
- Surrounding surveillance video led detectives to identify Aceves and trace his movements to the 700 block of Palm Avenue.
- A coordinated operation with SWAT, a drone unit, the county Anti-Crime Team, Santa Cruz Police emergency services, and the Sheriff’s Office captured the suspect after a brief attempt to flee.
- Aceves was booked into Santa Cruz County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder and resisting arrest, and potential charges involving the victim remain under review.