Merced Police Seek Community Assistance in Homicide Investigation 

October 24, 2024 – Merced Police Department officials report that on September 9, 2024, Merced Police officers responded to a report of a 15-year-old male found deceased with multiple gunshot wounds in the 1800 block of West North Bear Creek Drive. Investigators have been canvassing the area for video footage and potential witnesses.

Police believe that a white, 4-door vehicle with a sunroof may be connected to the homicide. Investigators are seeking the community's help in identifying the vehicle or any individuals involved.

Case Number: 24-47415

Please contact Detective Edwin Arias at 209-388-7826 or by email at AriasE@CityofMerced.org.

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 & photo: Merced Police Department