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Release Date: June 28, 2017
Modesto Police Department
Media Relations Unit
Office of the Chief of Police
600 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Author: Heather Graves

Modesto, CA – Detectives arrest three in a southwest Modesto shooting that injured one man and left another man dead.

At about 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2017, 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 have remained active in their investigation to find those responsible for the shooting. During multiple search warrants yesterday, they arrested 19-year-old Marcus White of Modesto and two 17-year-old male juveniles for murder and attempted murder.

Please note that this release is intended to be a brief update of events. 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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