Four Arrested, Including Minor, in Connection to Brawley Shooting on march 16

BRAWLEY — The Brawley Police Department announced the arrest of four suspects, including a minor, in connection to a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning which left a 17 year-old injured.

We can confirm that the minor is alive and recovering from his injuries, having been released from the hospital just hours after the shooting, according to the victim.

According to police, the incident took place on March 16, 2025, at approximately 12:11 a.m. near the intersection of North Imperial Avenue and River Drive. Officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire and discovered a 17-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his thigh. The victim was transported to Pioneers Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Following an investigation, detectives identified and apprehended four individuals involved in the shooting. The suspects, identified as a 22, 21, 23, and a 17-year-old, have been charged with attempted murder, being an accessory to murder, and unlawful possession of firearms. During the arrests, officers recovered two semiautomatic handguns.

Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the shooting but many believe that the shootings may have been gang related.

Sunday’s incident is the latest in a string of violent crimes in Brawley. Earlier this month, on March 4, a fatal shooting on 16th St. in Brawley claim the life of one 18 year-old, and on January 25, another shooting occurred at the Chevron station on Main Street.

In a post online, Brawley Mayor Gil Rebollar stated “This amount of shootings in Brawley is not normal, and I won't pretend it is. Our city and PD will pursue justice with determination, but we must also be proactive: investing in our communities and ensuring our children are raised in safe, supportive environments. We must also acknowledge and be upfront that it begins at home and that requires more than a city council to make Brawley safer.”

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Brawley Police Department.