Driver accused of shooting into another man’s car in Buena Park is arrested

Shots fired from one car to another on Friday morning left one man wounded and another arrested, Buena Park police said.

At around 6 a.m. there was a dispute between two men at a local motel, said Buena Park police Sgt. Mario Escamilla. The motel location was not immediately available.

During the dispute, one of the men brandished a weapon at the other, then drove away. The victim called police about the armed man and followed him in his own vehicle, Escamilla said.

On the westbound 91 freeway between Beach Boulevard and Knott Avenue, the suspect fired in the direction of the caller several times, hitting the car, then fled.

The victim was hit at least once in the arm, Escamilla said, and stopped following the suspect.

Officers found the suspect soon after nearby and arrested him. The victim was taken to a hospital. His injuries did not appear to be life-threatening, Escamilla said.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call police at 714-562-3902.