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NEWS RELEASE
Release Date: May 24, 2015
Modesto Police Department
Media Relations Unit
Office of the Chief of Police
600 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Author: Heather Graves

Modesto, CA – Detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 45-year-old Modesto man.

Early this morning officers responded to a local hospital after receiving a report that a man had been shot. Investigating officers learned that the man, Robert Herrera, was involved in an altercation in the 1300 block of Clevenger Drive when shots were fired. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach and was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.

Detectives were able to identify the shooting suspect as 42-year-old Modesto resident, Pedro Costa. Several search warrants were served at residences associated to Costa throughout the day. He was ultimately taken into custody just after 10:00 PM in the 3600 block of Colonial Dr. and will be booked into the Stanislaus County Jail for murder.

Details leading up to the shooting and a motive are under investigation. Booking photo for Costa is currently unavailable.

If you have any information regarding this investigation, please call Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters may also text information to Crime Stoppers at 274637. Just type “TIP704” along with your message.

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