Man charged with assault in shooting in El Paso’s Cincinnati Entertainment District
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso police have arrested Brandon Mendoza after a shooting at a bar in the Cincinnati Entertainment District May 12, 2023. He appeared for a bond hearing Thursday morning. The judge chose to reduce his bond.
The shooting happened just before 1 a.m. outside a bar on the 2700 block of North Mesa Street, according to the El Paso Police Department.
Officials say officers with the gang unit responded to reports of shots fired. Investigators learned a fight started inside the bar. Those involved in the fight were removed by security, according to a spokesperson.
Police say those involved continued to fight in a back alley. Investigators say a gun fired during the fight.
24-year-old Juan Rojas was injured in the fight, according to police. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police say Mendoza is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. One other person is also facing charges in this shooting, according to law enforcement officials.
