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HANFORD, CA – A Hanford man was arrested after police say he fired multiple rounds from a shotgun outside his home, prompting a police investigation and the issuance of several court orders.

According to the Hanford Police Department, officers responded on February 25 at approximately 8:07 a.m. to the 2400 block of Ashwood Court after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots in the area.

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When officers arrived, they began investigating the incident and determined that 59 year old Daniel Estrada had allegedly fired multiple rounds from a shotgun outside of his residence. Police said the reason for the gunfire was unknown.

Detectives later conducted a follow up investigation and obtained a gun violence restraining order, an arrest warrant, and a search warrant for Estrada’s residence.

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On March 4, detectives with the Hanford Police Department, along with investigators from the Street Crimes Unit, served the search warrant at the home. After a brief period, Estrada exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident, according to police.

During the search of the residence, officers recovered a shotgun, live shotgun shells, and spent shotgun shells.

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Estrada was transported to the Kings County Jail, where he was booked on a charge of negligent discharge of a firearm, a violation of California Penal Code section 246.3.

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