A person is dead following a shooting in Merced. The Merced Police Department reports that it received multiple calls about a shooting in the 1700 block of Conestoga around 8 p.m. on May 13, 2024.
MPD says an altercation occurred involving two people. The altercation led to shots being fired and a 36-year-old man being shot. The victim succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives and Crime Scene Personnel responded to assume control of the investigation. MPD says detectives are conducting a canvas of the area for witnesses and video surveillance.
No other details are available at this time. Anyone with information about this information is asked to contact Detective Arias at 209-769-3013.
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