A man named Koby Delgarito, from Thoreau, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a shooting at a local McDonald's. Gallup Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who is believed to also have been involved in the shooting.
Officers were dispatched to the McDonald's at 2009 W. Hwy. 66 March 6 around 7:15 pm after a restaurant employee was allegedly assaulted with a firearm. The suspect was reportedly still st the scene.
As officers were responding to the call, Metro Dispatch told them that shots were being fired at the business. According to a press release, two shots were fired from a dark blue Chevy Malibu with temporary tags. Two people were seen in the car as it left the McDonald's parking lot.
When officers arrived on scene, they found 17 employees hiding in the back of the business. Two bullet holes that entered a wall on the west side of the building and exited through an east side wall. Bullet holes were also found in some of the kitchen equipment.
Officers found a car that matched the description from the incident March 8 on the Eastside of Gallup. A traffic stop was conducted, and officers met two individuals who were brought into the police station. Officers also found Delgarito, 20, and arrested him.
Delgarito was charged with shooting from a motor vehicle, shooting at an occupied dwelling, 17 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and property damage.His first court appearance is scheduled for March 10.
The GPD is still looking for one more person believed to be involved in this incident. They are asking for anyone with information about the unidentified man to call Metro Dispatch at (505)722-2002.
