Homicide Investigation
August 15, 2024 – Merced, CA – Merced Police Department officials report that on August 13, 2024, at approximately 7:11 P.M., Merced Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of 12th and G Street in the City of Merced. Upon arrival they located a male suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Medical aid was rendered at the scene however the victim was pronounced deceased.
A short time later, Officers received a call from Mercy Medical Center advising of a second gunshot wound victim arriving at the hospital. Detectives responded to that location where they contacted Jeffrey Salery who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. Upon investigation, it was determined the incidents were related.
After speaking with witnesses, Salery was ultimately arrested and booked into Merced County Jail for homicide and firearms violations. A second suspect, Anthony Allen, was also arrested and booked for firearms, narcotics and parole violations.
Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact Detective Vazquez at 209-388-7784 or vazquezb@cityofmerced.org.
Case# 24-00042143
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Source: Merced Police Department
