Update: Mother and Daughter Injured in Shooting at Country Life RV Park; Suspect Arrested
El Centro CA - Authorities have confirmed details regarding a shooting that occurred at the Country Life RV Park, formerly known as the KOA Campground, located at 375 E. Ross Road in El Centro. The incident, which left two people injured, was reported to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 8:46 a.m. on Friday morning Dec. 27.
The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) stated that they arrested a 22-year-old man, identified as Daniel Jose Buzo, suspected of shooting his 43-year-old mother and his 11-year-old sister. The mother sustained a gunshot wound to her arm, while the juvenile was shot in the right side of her chest. Emergency responders, including the Imperial County Fire Department, AMR, and a life support helicopter, were dispatched to the scene. Both victims were transported to a local hospital and are reported to be recovering from their injuries.
The suspect is currently at the Imperial County Jail and has been booked on three felony charges, including assault with a firearm. He is being held on a bond of $250,000. According to Detective Dominic Aguirre of ICSO, “As far as I know, he did not put up a fight…he was assisting for the care of his mother and sister as deputies arrived on scene. However, upon questioning, we wanted to make sure we understood what transpired in the incident.” This statement was obtained by KYMA News.
At the scene, investigators were observed using a drone to survey the area and setting up orange caution tape in the backyard of one of the residences. These measures indicate a detailed and thorough examination of the crime scene. The RV park’s quiet atmosphere was disrupted by the heavy presence of law enforcement vehicles and emergency responders, as authorities worked to piece together the sequence of events.
While no official motive has been released, officials confirmed the incident involved members of the same household. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with the life support helicopter landing nearby to provide emergency assistance.
The investigation remains ongoing, and law enforcement has not yet released additional details about what led to the shooting. Updates will be provided as more information is confirmed.