Update 2:45 P.M. Monday:
Merced, California Police Department Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Man Who Fled Scene of Sunday Night Homicide of Pregnant Woman
April 19, 2021 - Merced – The Merced Police Department reports a 19-year-old pregnant female was the victim of a homicide in Merced Sunday night. A 20-year-old male was also wounded and was transported to a regional trauma center for life threatening injuries.
Officer responded to the 1400 block of Conestoga Dr. at 9:50 P.M. for a report of shots being fired. They located a 19-year-old pregnant female, and a 20-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers along with paramedics and Merced Fire personal provided emergency medical aid. Unfortunately, the female victim succumbed to her injuries.
Merced Police Detectives are currently investigating.
Case Number: 21-22151
Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Detective Pinnegar at 209-388-7712 or by email at pinnegarj@cityofmerced.org.
Other ways to contact us or report crime include:
For any emergency call or text 911
For non-emergency call 209-385-6912
Anonymous Tip Line (Non-emergency) call 209-385-4725
Anonymous Tips online at http://www.mercedareacrimestoppers.org/index.html
Some crimes can be reported online through the Merced PD website https://www.cityofmerced.org/departments/police
Source: Merced Police