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NEWS RELEASE
Release Date: July 3, 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 are looking for the suspect believed to be responsible for fatally stabbing a man in west Modesto.

At about 5:30 this morning, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call requesting law enforcement assistance on I Street near 4th Street. Once on scene, officers found a man on the sidewalk who had been stabbed. The victim was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The early investigation indicates that the victim and the suspect were in a physical altercation in the alleyway between 4th and 5th Streets at I Street. The fight continued onto the sidewalk at I and 4th Streets where the suspect stabbed the victim multiple times before fleeing the area. The suspect is described as a Hispanic or white male adult in his 20’s, 5’6” to 5’9”, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and red suede shoes.

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 about the suspect or the stabbing 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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