Full Notification

NEWS RELEASE
Release Date: June 18, 2017
Modesto Police Department
Media Relations Unit
Office of the Chief of Police
600 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Author: Heather Graves

Modesto, CA – A woman and two children were found deceased following an assault call in northwest Modesto.

Just after 7:00 p.m. yesterday, officers were called to the 1600 block of Bay Meadows Drive to investigate an assault. When officers arrived they found a 30-year-old woman and two boys, ages 9 and 4, deceased inside the home. A 28-year-old man was located in front of the residence with what appeared to be self-inflicted injuries. He was taken to a local hospital where he remains while receiving treatment.

Detectives are in the beginning stages of an extensive investigation. The events that transpired before the murders, as well as the cause of deaths, remain under investigation and will not be released at this time.

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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