Police Identify Softball Tourney Shooting Suspect

SAN ANGELO, TX – San Angelo Police late Monday identified the suspect arrested in the shooting at an east San Angelo Sports complex over the weekend.  

According to SAPD Officer Tracy Fincher, the suspect identified in reference to this shooting investigation was identified as Eliseo Rivera Jr. (4/28/98)

Multiple witnesses on scene identified Rivera as the subject who drew a weapon and fired two rounds into the ground. The rounds ricocheted at which time shrapnel/debris hit three adult males and a child. All were treated for minor injuries. Rivera was taken into custody without incident. A handgun was also recovered at the scene.

Rivera was charged with four counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

This is an ongoing investigation.