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Loved Ones Mourn Loss of Ceres Woman Killed in Shooting

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2 years ago

August 18, 2020

CERES – A woman shot and killed last week was identified on a GoFundMe page where her loved ones are seeking help with funeral costs.

Yessica Mendoza was 29 years old. She was shot Thursday night on the 3900 block of Suncrest Drive in Ceres. She was a young mother of three children.

At about 9:17pm Thursday, police received a call reporting a person shot. The caller reported her husband’s friend had just shot a woman. Authorities also received another phone call indicating the woman had shot herself.

Authorities at the scene said the suspect, identified as 29 year old Daniel Garcia, was staying at the residence where the shooting occurred. They believe Yessica came over to visit at some point in the day.

Arriving officers found the victim down in the grass bleeding from at least one gunshot wound. They began lifesaving measures on the woman and performed CPR until medics arrived. Police officers searched the home to make sure there were no suspects inside and no one else was injured, escorting the occupants out of the house.

Garcia was detained as a person of interest after declining to cooperate with authorities. A small caliber handgun was later located near the victim in the grass.

Garcia was taken to the Ceres Police Department to be interviewed by detectives, and was later booked into the Stanislaus County Safety Center for homicide. Authorities say he and the victim have children together.

The victim was rushed to a hospital by ambulance where she died from her injuries. A GoFundMe account was created to help with funeral costs.

“We weren’t prepared for such a tragedy. We need all the help we can get to give her a proper burial and lay her body to rest”

If you would like to donate, you can do so via GoFundMe by CLICKING HERE.

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Homicide Investigated, Woman Found Deceased In Vehicle

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4 weeks ago

November 10, 2022

Carlos Rodriguez

STOCKTON – A call for a report of a stabbing in South Stockton lead to the discovery of a woman found deceased in a vehicle.

Police were called Thursday morning to the area of Sikh Temple and Fourth Streets around 7:00am where they made the discovery. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The area was closed off with crime scene tape as detectives responded to investigate the incident. No motive or suspect information was available at post time.

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

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Two Injured in Stockton Shooting

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2 months ago

October 12, 2022

Carlos Rodriguez

STOCKTON – Police responded to a report of a shooting that injured two people Wednesday night.

Shortly before 9:30pm officers responded to the 5500 block of Fox Sparrow Court for a report of a shooting. Two victims, a 25 year old man and 21 year old woman, were found with injuries and taken to a hospital by ambulance. Authorities say they were shot while sitting in a vehicle, and their injuries were considered non-life threatening.

Police officers canvassed the area for a crime scene. No suspect information or further details were available at time of publication.

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

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Stockton Police Announce Arrest in Santa Paula Way Homicide

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2 months ago

October 11, 2022

Carlos Rodriguez

Demetre Cassell, 19, was arrested and charged in connection to a February 23rd 2022 homicide on Santa Paula Way.

STOCKTON – Police charged a 19 year old man in connection to a homicide from February, the department announced Tuesday evening.

Demetre Cassell, 19, was previously in custody and now faces an additional homicide charge.

On February 23rd, 2022 officers were dispatched shortly before 5:00pm to Santa Paula Way for a report of a shooting. Three people were found with gunshot wounds, two males and one female. Officers provided aid to the victims until medics could arrive to transport them to a hospital. One of the victims, a 19 year old man, died at the scene.

Jail records show Cassell was previously arrested March 29th 2022 and held without bail. His charges include three counts of assault with a deadly weapon, three counts of using a firearm during the commission of a felony, and two counts of convicted person possessing a firearm under the age of 30.

Cassell is expected to appear in court October 13th 2022 at 1:30pm in Department Z.