Authorities in San Pedro have launched an urgent manhunt for an 18-year-old gunman following a late-night shooting that left one man wounded outside a local grocery store. The incident, which unfolded on the evening of Thursday, May 7, 2026, began with a heated verbal altercation between the suspect and the victim, 32-year-old Winston Cayetano, according to official police statements.
ASP Stacy Smith, a staff officer with the local police force, outlined the sequence of events for reporters. After the initial argument broke out inside the island grocery store, Cayetano left the premises briefly before returning. It was at this point that the teenage suspect pulled out a concealed firearm and fired a single shot, striking Cayetano in the shoulder, Smith confirmed.
Fortunately, first responders transported the victim to a local medical facility quickly after the shooting, and he has since survived his injury and is receiving ongoing treatment. As of the latest update on May 8, the accused shooter remains at large, and law enforcement teams have not released the suspect’s name to the public.
Police investigators say they are actively working to track down the suspect’s location, with dedicated resources assigned to the ongoing investigation. This outlet will continue to monitor developments in the case and publish updates as new information becomes available.
This report is adapted from a transcribed evening television newscast, with all statements from officials retained in their original context for accuracy.