September 19, 2021 - Merced - The police have made an arrest in the August 23^rd shooting case in Merced, California.

On September 18^th, Merced Police officers developed information on the whereabouts of Julio Lucio. Lucio was alerted to the presence of officers and tried to flee from a residence in the 1000 block of W. 2^nd Street. He was apprehended after a short foot chase.

Lucio was booked into custody at the Merced County Jail.

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Source: Merced Police Department

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