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Fist fight ends in shooting at Chula Vista stoplight

Two suspects were taken into custody on Friday after a shooting that happened earlier in the week in Chula Vista.

SAN DIEGO — Two suspects were taken into custody on Friday after a shooting that happened earlier in the week in Chula Vista, according to Chula Vista Police Department.

CVPD say that detectives were able to identify and locate the silver Hyundai in the Bonita area. Officers initiated a traffic stop and took two suspects into custody. 

According to a press release from CVPD, Gillio Repetto, 19, from Bonita is believed to be the shooter seen in videos on social media. He was arrested and booked into the San Diego County Jail for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. 

The second suspect is 19-year-old, Serenity Nieblas who from Chula Vista and is believed to be the driver of the suspect vehicle. She was arrested and booked into the San Diego County Jail for aiding in the escape of the suspect. 

CVPD say there are no other outstanding suspects. 

On Wednesday, at around 10 a.m., police responded to multiple calls of a shooting on Olympic Parkway at Town Center Drive in Chula Vista. 

Initial information suggests that two vehicles were stopped next to each other at the intersection.  A man from each car got out and the two began to physically fight. During the altercation, one of the men shot at the other person with a handgun, striking him and then fleeing the scene in a vehicle. 

The suspect’s vehicle was last seen going eastbound on Olympic Parkway. The victim got back into his car and drove while calling 9-1-1. 

According to CVPD, he stopped a short distance away from the scene and waited for first responders.

The victim, a 34-year-old Chula Vista resident, was transported to a local hospital where he was receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

It is unknown if the two men knew each other. 

Chula Vista Police Department ask that anyone with information, photos or video that would assist in the investigation are asked to contact the Chula Vista Police Department at (619) 691-5151. 

Anyone with information can also contact San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477 or submit an anonymous tip via P3tips. 

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