June 26, 2026 – Merced Police Department officials report that they investigated a homicide and have made an arrest.

Case Number: 26-23358

On 04-14-26, at approximately 9:30 P.M., Merced Police Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Devonwood Drive for a report of shots fired.

Upon arrival, officers located 28-year-old Marshay Wilson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began life-saving efforts; however, despite their efforts, Wilson was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Merced Police Detectives responded and assumed the investigation. Through the course of the investigation, detectives identified 24-year-old Ivan Gonzalez as one of the suspects involved in this homicide.

On 06-25-26, after an extensive investigation, Merced Police Detectives served multiple search warrants at various locations related to this case. As a result, Ivan Gonzalez was arrested and booked for conspiracy to commit murder.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Merced Area Crime Stoppers or Detective Vazquez at (209) 769-5348 or by email at: VazquezB@cityofmerced.gov.

Contact Merced Area Crime Stoppers at: (209) 521-4636

Source: Merced Police Department