May 14, 2024 - Merced – Merced Police Department officials report on Monday, May 13, 2024, at approximately 8:00 P.M., the Merced Police Department received multiple calls about a shooting in the 1700 Block of Conestoga.
An altercation took place between at least two people which led to shots being fired. A 36-year-old was shot. Despite life-saving efforts by emergency medical personnel the 36-year-old succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives and crime scene personnel responded to take over the investigation. Detectives are conducting a thorough canvas of the area for witnesses and video surveillance. This investigation remains ongoing.
Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact Detective Arias at (209) 769-3013 or by email at ariase@cityofmerced.org
Case Number: 2024-24637
Other ways to contact us or report crime include:
For any emergency call or text 911
For non-emergency call 209-385-6912
Anonymous Tip Line (Non-emergency) call 209-385-4725
Anonymous Tips online at http://www.mercedareacrimestoppers.org/index.html
Some crimes can be reported online through the Merced PD website https://www.cityofmerced.org/departments/police
Source: Merced Police Department