Shooting suspects arrested within hours, face gang charges

In what is thought to be a gang related event, a 20 year old resident on Berry Street near Avalon Street was shot. He was struck in the arm and transported to a Bay Area trauma center for treatment. The victim’s wound was not life threatening.
February 10, the SCPD Officers established a crime scene on the corner of Berry Street and Avalon Street and recovered several bullets. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots fired in the area. One stray bullet entered a nearby residence and lodged into a wall. The family was home at the time of the shooting. Fortunately, no one in the home was harmed.
Detectives worked throughout the night and identified two suspects in the shooting. The suspects were located at approximately 3:00 a.m. near an apartment complex in the 200 block of Button Street. “Both suspects were in custody within a few hours thanks to the combined efforts of SCPD Detectives, SCPD Neighborhood Enforcement Team and the Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team,” reported Joyce Blaschke, SCPD spokesperson.
Misael Acosta-Vences was identified and arrested as the suspected shooter. He is 20 years old and a Santa Cruz resident. Misael Acosta-Vences was arrested for the following charges: attempted murder, shooting into an occupied dwelling and multiple gang enhancement charges.
Jocelyn Acosta has been arrested as an accessory to the crime. She is 22 years old and a Santa Cruz resident. Jocelyn Acosta was arrested for the following charges: attempted murder, shooting into an occupied dwelling and participating in a criminal street gang.
At this time, there are no other suspects being sought. The police department is asking anyone with information or who may have witnessed this shooting to contact Santa Cruz Police Department Investigations Unit 420-5820. Tips can also be left through the means listed below. For additional information, contact: Joyce Blaschke Phone: 420-5844 Anonymous tips can also be sent to the police department through our Tip Line 420-5995, or from our Website; www.santacruzpolice.com. The Case Number is 16S-01204.