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Release Date: June 13, 2017
Modesto Police Department
Media Relations Unit
Office of the Chief of Police
600 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Author: Heather Graves

Modesto, CA – One man was injured and one man is deceased following a shooting in a southwest Modesto neighborhood.

At about 4:30 p.m. Monday, officers responded to several 9-1-1 calls of a shooting in the 800 block of Sutter Avenue. Once on scene, emergency personnel found 25-year-old Terelle Swearengin of Sacramento who had been shot. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

A 2nd gunshot victim, a 22-year-old Modesto man, was also transported to an area hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The preliminary investigation suggests that a suspect in a vehicle shot at the victims who were walking southbound on Sutter with two other men. Detectives are actively working on piecing together the events that led to the shooting. At this time, a motive has not been established and those responsible for the shooting remain outstanding.

Please note that this release is intended to be a brief summary of events based on preliminary information. As we continue our investigation, we welcome any information that would help us better understand what took place. Anyone with information is encouraged to 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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