of San Mortiz Avenue in Merced. Several minutes later, 3 gunshot victims arrived at Mercy Hospital. One of the victims was critically wounded and had to be transported to a regional trauma center.
Officers located evidence of a shooting in front of a residence on San Moritz Avenue. The residence was also struck several times by the gunfire. Detectives and crime scene personnel responded to assist with the investigation.
This is an ongoing investigation and San Mortiz Avenue is expected to be closed for several hours. Please avoid the area if possible.
Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact Detective Edwin Arias at (209)388-7826 or by email at ariase@cityofmerced.org
Case Number: 2023-2556
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Source: Merced Police Department
