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NEWS RELEASE
Release Date: July 24, 2016
Modesto Police Department
Media Relations Unit
Office of the Chief of Police
600 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Author: Heather Graves

Modesto, CA – Detectives continue their investigation into the shooting death of an adult man near Pequeno and Wilson Avenues.

At about 4:30 this morning, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call of a man down in the roadway. Once on scene, emergency personnel found Hughson resident, 35-year-old Gregory Pimentel, who had been shot. Lifesaving measures were administered, but Pimentel succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Detectives believe suspect, 29-year-old Eduardo Lopez of Ceres, shot Pimentel while in front of a residence in the 200 block of Wilson Avenue, following an argument. Pimentel ran to the 900 block of Pequeno Avenue where he was found by emergency personnel. Lopez fled from the area prior to police arrival.

Detectives are actively investigating the details leading up to the shooting and have issued a warrant for Lopez’s arrest. If you have any information about the shooting or know of Lopez’s whereabouts, we encourage you to contact Detective Gumm at 209-342-9162 or 209-534-7375. You may also contact 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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