Alleged gang member arrested after firing shots and fleeing from police in SW Fresno

An alleged gang member who shot at another vehicle Thursday in southwest Fresno then tried to flee from police was arrested, according to a news release.

Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert around 11 a.m. near South Eunice Avenue, where five gunshots were heard. About one minute later, 12 gunshots were fired near East California Avenue.

Calls were then made regarding an orange Dodge Challenger that was chasing and shooting at a black Dodge Charger around the neighborhood.

The Challenger was located by police near Fresno and B streets. When officers attempted to catch up to the driver, he tried driving away.

The driver then got rid of an object before stopping the vehicle and fleeing on foot.

Officers eventually caught the driver, who was identified as Robert Brewer, 26, of Fresno.

Brewer is allegedly an active gang member and on parole for assault with a deadly weapon, according to the release.

A .45 caliber Glock semi-automatic firearm with a high capacity magazine, the object tossed out by Brewer before he fled, was recovered by police.

The Dodge Charger was struck by several bullets, but no injuries were reported. No names of the occupants in the Charger were released.

Brewer was arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail for several firearm-related charges. He is not eligible for bond or bail due to the violation of his parole conditions.

The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

Anybody with information regarding this shooting is asked to contact Street Violence Bureau Detective Brandon Brown at 559-621-2423 or Detective John Mendes at 559-621-2428.

This story was originally published January 18, 2019 at 8:32 PM.