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NEWS RELEASE
Release Date: June 25, 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 is deceased following an early morning south Modesto shooting.

At about 1:30 this morning, officers responded to several 9-1-1 calls of a shooting in the 600 block of Thrasher Avenue. Once on scene, emergency personnel found a man who had been shot. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The early investigation indicates the man was in front of a residence with several individuals when a car drove by and fired multiple rounds at the group. Detectives are actively working on piecing together the events that led to the shooting. At this time, no suspects have been identified, no additional victims have come forward, and a motive has not been established.

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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