VACAVILLE, Calif. — A Vacaville festival was shut down after a man was shot Sunday evening.
Sgt. Frank Piro, spokesperson for the Vacaville Police Department, said the man's wound was not life threatening.
The shooting happened at the event in what Sgt. Piro said was an isolated incident. He said it appears the suspect and victim had an argument or fight before the shooting took place.
Police had been providing security for the event when they heard the gunfire go off and found the man shot. The victim, only identified as a man out of Fairfield, was taken to the hospital.
The suspect was identified as Herman Torres Vernal, 18 of Suisun City. Sgt. Piro said an off-duty officer with their department helped catch the suspect within moments after the suspect's description was broadcasted. Vernal is facing charges of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and probation violation.
Sgt. Piro said authorities had to shut down the event for the investigation tonight. People were asked to avoid the area and find locations away from the park to reunite with friends or family.
The festival had just made its big return to Vacaville after being sidelined for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 65th annual event shines a light on Spanish and Mexican heritage and also hosts a carnival, music and food vendors.
ABC10 reached out to Fiesta Days but the inquiry was not immediately returned.
On their Facebook page, the festival said they will be reopening Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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