EL CENTRO — On December 7, 2025, at approximately 12:41 a.m., El Centro Police Department officers responded to a reported shooting at a residence in the 400 block of East Heil Avenue.

According to the police, upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect, Charles Sampson, a 44-year-old El Centro resident, had allegedly shot a female inside the residence. The victim received medical assistance at the scene and was later transported to a medical facility for further treatment.

With the assistance of the Investigations Division, department drones, the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office, and the Imperial Police Department, the suspect was located and taken into custody. He is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, ECPD said.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the incide

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