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Ceres Shooting Claims Life of Motorist

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3 years ago

January 22, 2021

CERES – A shooting Thursday night killed a motorist, becoming the city’s second homicide investigation in two weeks.

At about 6:28pm officers responded to the area of Kay and Magnolia Streets for a vehicle collision where the motorist appeared shot. Arriving officers found the driver shot inside the vehicle, which had collided into a parked car just west of the intersection.

Officers pulled the driver out of the vehicle and began life-saving measures until medics arrived. He was transported to a hospital where he died. Authorities identified him as 26 year old Alexis Perez of Ceres.

Detectives responded to examine the scene and gather evidence. The vehicle, a white Honda Accord, had front end collision damage and airbags deployed.

Sergeant Vince Hooper with the Ceres Police Department said investigators were looking for any witnesses or anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious in the area. Sergeant Hooper said they had no information on a suspect Thursday night.

Investigators were working to determine if there may be any relation to last week’s shooting on Malik Avenue.

Anyone with information regarding this case can contact Detective Matthew Berlier at (209) 538-5616.

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Man Killed in Gateway Court Shooting

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2 months ago

October 2, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

STOCKTON – Police investigated a fatal shooting on Gateway Court early Saturday morning.

Shortly after 1:00am, police responded to the area for a report of a person shot. They found a 25 year old man who was shot several times.

Medics responded to provide care for the victim, but he died from his injuries. Detectives responded to investigate the case however no further details were provided.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact police at (209) 937-8377 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Fatal Tesla Crash Investigated in Modesto

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2 months ago

October 2, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – A fatal collision involving a Tesla vehicle closed down Pelandale Avenue early Saturday morning.

The crash happened shortly after midnight near the intersection of Pelandale Avenue and Carver Road. Police said the eastbound Tesla Model Y struck a corner lightpole, claiming the life of the driver. The passenger, a man from Fresno, suffered moderate injuries.

The Tesla was the only involved vehicle in the collision, police said.

Officers with the Modesto Police Traffic Safety Unit responded to investigate the collision. Pelandale Avenue was closed for the duration of the investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is encouraged to contact Officer Beverson at beversonj@modestopd.com

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Homicide Investigated on Anne Street

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3 months ago

September 23, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

STOCKTON – Authorities investigated a fatal shooting late Saturday morning in a South Stockton neighborhood.

Shortly before noon, officers responded to the area of Anne and Tenth Streets for a report of a person shot. Arriving officers found a 40 year old man who had been shot. Medical personnel pronounced the victim deceased.

Detectives took over the investigation, and no suspect information was available Saturday.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Police at (209) 937-8377 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600 where callers can remain anonymous.