It is during this conversation with the parents that the dispatcher is told by both parents every thing is alright and no one has been shot. D etectives now believe Diomedes R. Ochoa shot his son with a 9mm pistol during a domestice distrubance. The hand gun has been located in the residence. It is believed Maria Ochoa assisted her husband by misleading deputies, and hiding and distroying evidence after the shooting. T he victim is in fair condition at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
Detectives intend to interview the victim today.
The investigation continues. For more information regarding news related issues please contact Lt. Michael Burridge, Public Information Officer.