July 16, 2021 - Merced – On April 18, 2021, Merced Police Officers responded to the 1400 block of Conestoga Drive in Merced for a report of shots being fired. Officers located a 19-year-old pregnant female and a 20-year-old male who were suffering from gunshot wounds. The male was transported to a regional trauma center with life threatening injuries. Unfortunately, the pregnant female and her unborn child succumbed to their injuries on scene. The female victim was identified as Tatyanna Mariah Lopez.

Detectives responded to the scene and began investigating. Through their diligent efforts, they were able to identify the person responsible for the murder of Lopez and her unborn child. The suspect was identified as Jonathan Xavier Dorado,19 of Los Banos. A warrant has been issued for Dorado’s arrest. Detectives are asking for assistance from the public with locating Dorado.

Case Number: 21-22151

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact Detective Pinnegar at 209-388-7712 or by email at pinnegarj@cityofmerced.org.

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For any emergency call or text 911

For non-emergency call 209-385-6912

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Source: Merced Police Department