Crime

Hanford police searching for suspect in shooting

Hanford police are looking for a suspect involved in a Sunday night shooting on Green and Tenth streets that left one man in the hospital.

Residents reported hearing four to five gun shots about 8 p.m. and saw cars speeding to leave the area, police said.

Hilario Cantu, 27, was shot in the leg and taken to Adventist Medical Center in Hanford. The shooting is believed to be gang-related, police said.

The suspect is described as driving a white Dodge Challenger or Chevy Camaro.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Hanford Police Department at (559) 585-2540.

Bridget Webster: 559-441-6304, @bridgetw05

This story was originally published August 31, 2015 at 7:52 PM with the headline "Hanford police searching for suspect in shooting."

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