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OPD makes arrest in shooting near Ada, Hickory

Fernando Baeza, 22, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department has made an arrest in connection to a shooting that happened in the area of Ada Street and Hickory Avenue that around 4:20 p.m. Monday.

Fernando Baeza, 22, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

According to OPD, officers initially responded to a shots fired call in the area.

According to affidavits, when OPD arrived they spoke to a victim who said he was picking up his little brother at the La Tienda parking lot when he was approached by an unknown man with a gun who aggressively told him to get out of his car.

The victim left and was then followed by a gray car.

While still being followed by the gray car, a red Chevy Pickup shot at the victim's front bumper.

The victim called the police, giving a description of the red pickup. After investigation, they found it belonged to Baeza.

Baeza admitted to shooting the vehicle following police interviews. 

While being arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Baeza admitted to having marijuana which he was also charged for.

There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

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