Sheriff's Homicide Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting in Waterford
Waterford, CA – On Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at 1:30 AM deputies responded to the report of a shooting in the 300 block of B Street in the City of Waterford. A witness reported his friend had been shot in front of the residence.
Mario Ramos-Alvarez, 20 of Waterford, suffered a single fatal gun shot wound. He was transported by ambulance to Memorial Medical Center where he died.
Witnesses reported seeing a dark colored four door compact vehicle in the area. A passenger in the vehicle, wearing a red baseball hat, reportedly fired a handgun at Ramos-Alvarez and the witness, as the vehicle passed by the residence, striking Ramos-Alvarez.
Homicide detectives were called to the scene and the investigation of this apparent gang related shooting is on-going. Investigators have few leads in the case and are asking for the public’s help. No further information is available at this time.
Anyone with information about this investigation is encouraged to call Detective Frank Soria at 525-7080
Calls to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward. Leave your tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636.
You can also e-mail tips at http://www.modestopolice.com/CrimeStoppers, or send information to Crime Stoppers by sending a text message to 274637. Type “TIP704” along with your message.
For information about this news release, contact Sheriff Adam Christianson at (209) 525-7216.
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