Update. January 12, 2023 at 9:10 A.M. per Merced County Sheriff's Office: Last night, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested homicide suspect, Victor Bazan. We are extremely grateful to allied agencies, media outlets, and the general public who helped us locate this suspect. We will share more information as it becomes available

January 11, 2023 – The Merced County Sheriff's Office reports the following information. Last night, Deputies responded to a residence in the 19000 block of American Avenue in Hilmar regarding a possible homicide. When Deputies arrived, they located two adult victims.

Detectives are trying to locate, 40-year-old, Victor Bazan (pictured), in connection with this homicide. We believe he is a relative of one of the victims.

There is a warrant out for his arrest. We understand that Bazan is a transient who frequently resides in the Modesto, Ceres, and Turlock areas. If you see this subject or know where he may be, call law enforcement immediately and do not approach.

If you have any information, please call or text MCSO Investigators at (209) 651-2852. The information you provide can remain anonymous.

Source: Merced County Sheriff's Office