June 11, 2021 - Merced – Merced County Police Department reports James McRae (26) was arrested for homicide.

On June 10, 2021, at 11:45 P.M., Officer Sauceda was in the 1500 block of “R” Street when he witnessed a fight in progress. Officer Sauceda observed McRae fleeing the scene of the fight. Sauceda was able to catch up to McRae and detain him for further investigation. Additional officers responded to the area and located a 40-year-old male victim, unconscious a block away. The victim sustained a stab wound to the chest and succumbed to his injuries on scene.

Detectives are attempting to determine the motive for the assault. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification to the family.

McRae was booked at the Merced County Jail for homicide.

Case Number: 21-34174

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Detective Odom at 209-388-7814 or by email at odoms@cityofmerced.org.

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Source: Merced County Police Department