The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said 18-year-old Orlando MontelongoChavarin, from Unincorporated San Mateo County Coast, was arrested Sunday.
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The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said the shooting took place around 7:30 p.m. at the Moon Ridge Apartments.
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The victim was taken to the hospital and sources confirm the man is alive.
Preliminary investigation has led detectives to believe this was an isolated incident.
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Working through the night, detectives say they were able to identify Orlando Montelongochavarin as a suspect in this case. On Sunday, a warrant was issued for Montelongochavarin's arrest. Authorities say Montelongochavarin was located a short time after the issuance of the warrant and taken into custody without incident.
While this was all happening, ABC7 has learned the electricity at the apartment complex went out.
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Residents say that impacted cell service and their ability to reach emergency responders. Those residents are now raising questions about the emergency response.
According to one person, there wasn't emergency lighting and people weren't told to stay inside while this was happening.
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The incident has shaken the community, which is preparing to memorialize the seven lives lost in the Half Moon Bay mass shooting a year ago.
Anyone with information about this crime or crimes associated to Orlando Montelongochavarin is encouraged to contact Detective E. Storch (650) 366.4057 | estorch@smcgov.org. Alternatively, you may also remain anonymous by calling the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Anonymous Tip Line at 1-800-547-2700.
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