Homicide Investigation 

October 28, 2023 – Merced – Merced Police Department officials report that on October 27, 2023, at approximately 11:14 P.M., the Merced Police Department received multiple calls about a shooting near Merced Ave. and Shirley St. in Merced.  Officers responded to the area and were able to determine the shooting occurred at a Halloween party in the 1600 block of Shirley St.

An altercation took place between at least two people at the party which led to shots being fired.  A 16-year-old and 17-year-old male were struck by gunfire.  The 16-year-old had non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to survive.  Despite life-saving efforts by emergency medical personnel the 17-year-old succumbed to his injuries on scene.

Detectives and crime scene personnel responded to take over the investigation.  Detectives are conducting a thorough canvass of the area for witnesses and video surveillance.  This investigation remains ongoing, and no suspects have been identified.  

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact Sergeant Kalvin Haygood at (209)385-6998 or by email at haygoodk@cityofmerced.org or Detective Edwin Arias at (209) 388-7826 or by email at ariase@cityofmerced.org.

Case Number: 2023-00056998

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Source: Merced Police Department