A man was shot as he walked in the La Loma neighborhood late Monday morning. (UPDATED)...
MAN CRITICAL AFTER DRIVE-BY SHOOTING (UPDATED)
Modesto, CA – A man was shot as he walked in Modesto’s La Loma neighborhood late Monday morning.
At about 11:15 AM this morning police responded to the report of a shooting near the intersection of La Loma and Santa Rosa Avenues. Police believe the man was shot during a drive-by shooting near the intersection. He was walking with his girlfriend and pushing his infant son in a stroller at the time of the shooting. The man, in his 30’s, was struck several times in the upper body and torso and at least one bullet pierced the stroller, however the infant was uninjured. His injuries are serious and he is in surgery at this time.
The suspect was initially described as a Hispanic male with a braided pony-tail and tattoos on his neck. Further investigation revealed that the shooting was committed by a white male adult, in his 20’s and that the hispanic male originally described was unrelated to the shooting incident. The white male suspect was driving a silver Honda 4-door sedan and was last seen southbound on Santa Rosa. Police are following up on leads and the investigation remains active and fluid at this time.
Police do not believe this shooting was random in nature. The investigation suggests that the suspect and victim had at least one prior encounter.
La Loma was blocked during the investigation but has been reopened. No arrests have been made at this time.
Police ask anyone with information about the suspects to call the Modesto Police Department at (209) 572-9500. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Tipsters can also text information to by sending a text message to 274637. Just type “TIP704” along with your message.
For further information regarding this press release please contact Sergeant Brian Findlen at (209) 652-1386.
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Address/Location
Modesto Police Department
600 10th St
Modesto, CA 95354
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 209-572-9500
Brian Findlen
Office of the Chief of Police
[email protected]
209-652-1386
La Loma Ave & N Santa Rosa Ave
Modesto, CA 95354