Police Update: Santa Fe Drive is now open. The victim who was taken to an area hospital is in critical but stable condition. If you or anyone you know has any information regarding this incident, please call our Investigations Bureau at (209) 385.7445.

July 3, 2022 - The Merced County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a deadly shooting in the area of Santa Fe Drive and Franklin Road.

Deputies responded late last night to the area and determined that three individuals had been shot. Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene and a third victim was taken to an area hospital.

Currently Santa Fe Drive is closed to Westbound traffic at Belcher and to eastbound traffic at Fox Road.

We will provide more updates as they become available.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Merced County Sheriff's Office at (209)385-7445.
Source: Merced County Sheriff's Office