Full Notification

NEWS RELEASE
Release Date: November 19, 2016
Modesto Police Department
Media Relations Unit
Office of the Chief of Police
600 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354


Modesto, CA – Stabbing In Northeast Modesto Leaves Two People Injured and One Person Deceased

On November, 19th 2016 at approximately 12:15 AM, Modesto Police Officers were dispatched to the Shadow Lounge on Oakdale Rd and Sylvan Ave after receiving calls of a stabbing. An unknown number of people, including the suspect(s), fled from the scene in various directions prior to officers arriving. When officers arrived they located two victims, one which was in critical condition.

They were transported to a local area hospital. The 35 year old male victim was pronounced deceased a short time later. His name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin. The second transported victim sustained non-life threatening injuries. Further into the investigation a third stabbing victim arrived at the hospital. The two surviving victims are being interviewed by Homicide Detectives. There are no confirmed suspect descriptions as of this writing.

The investigation is in the preliminary stages and we ask that if anyone has information regarding this case to contact Modesto Police Department Detective Pouv at (209) 572-9826, or you can 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.

For further information regarding this news release, contact Officer Billy Boyle at [email protected]