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NEWS RELEASE
Release Date: December 5, 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 a Friday night homicide that left a Modesto woman dead.

Just before midnight on Friday, officers responded to a report of a shooting victim being treated at a local hospital. Witnesses reported that the victim, identified as 26-year-old Dahvish Gilliam, had been shot while inside a closed garage of a residence she was visiting in the 1800 block of Floyd Avenue.

Detectives responded to the residence and found that an unknown suspect shot at the garage multiple times. Gilliam was struck at least once prior to being transported by family to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. No one else inside the home was injured.

As detectives continue their investigation into the events that led up to the shooting and who may be involved, they encourage anyone with information to 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.

If you have any information regarding criminal activity, 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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