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Man Found Shot Dead at Motel

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2 months ago

December 12, 2022

STOCKTON – Police responded to a report of a man down at a motel early Monday morning and found him to be the victim of a fatal gunshot wound.

At about 2:45am emergency crews responded to a motel on the 500 block of West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard for a report of a person down. Arriving officers found a 53 year old man on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound.

First responders worked to save the man’s life but he died at the scene.

Detectives were called to investigate the shooting, however no suspect information or motive was available.

Police are asking anyone with information to call (209) 937-8377 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Carlos Rodriguez

Carlos Rodriguez is an Emmy Award winning photojournalist specializing in public safety and natural disasters. His passion for local news stems from a deep commitment to his community, with a selfless mission to inform the citizens of the valley. As he worked on assignment for 19 days at the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California, he spent most of his time helping survivors contact their loved ones to let them know they were ok. Carlos is a veteran of Univision, FOX, and Telemundo TV stations and a native of Modesto, California.

2 Comments

Brittany

December 15, 2022 at 2:15 am

How is there no information?! That hotel has hella cameras!! And they watch them I know for a fact!! The room was rented to somebody!! This was my friend and that’s bull shit not to investigate!!

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Roger

January 4, 2023 at 7:03 am

NO WHERE IN THE ARTICLE DID THEY SAY OR IMPLY THAT NOTHING WAS GOONG TO BE DONE ! SOLVING CRIMES ARE NOT AN OVERNIGHT OCCURANCE !

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Officer Involved Shooting Investigated in Tracy

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6 days ago

January 27, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

Officers examine a corner of Mosswood Court Friday afternoon where an officer involved shooting took place.

TRACY – One person who was said to be armed with a knife was rushed to a hospital Friday afternoon after being shot by a police officer.

Shortly before 2:00pm officers were called to the area of Mosswood Court for a report of a person with a knife chasing another. During the encounter an arriving officer fired his gun at the person said to be armed with a knife.

Officials at the scene said the person shot was rushed to a hospital in unknown condition. They had identified that person but were holding that information for a proper time.

The neighborhood was closed off while investigators responded to determine what took place.

No other injuries were reported.

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Aircraft Emergency Investigation Closes Mitchell Bridge

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2 weeks ago

January 18, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

Emergency personnel examine a crashed airplane near the Mitchel Road Bridge Wednesday afternoon.

MODESTO – An investigation into an aircraft emergency closed the northbound lanes of the Mitchell Road Bridge Wednesday afternoon.

At about 1:00pm emergency crews were dispatched to the fields east of the Mitchell Road Bridge north of the Tuolumne River for a report of a plane crash.

Arriving rescuers found a plane crashed face down into the ground near a group of trees. One person was deceased in the aircraft according to an official at the scene.

One witness at the scene said he was driving down Hatch Road when he noticed the plane at an awkward angle, but thought nothing of it at first.

No cause of the crash or estimated time of opening for Mitchell Road was available at time of publication.

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Double Homicide Investigated in Merced County, Warrant Issued For Suspect

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3 weeks ago

January 11, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

HILMAR – Authorities with the Merced County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a 40 year old man in connection to a double homicide that happened Tuesday night.

Authorities responded to the 19000 block of American Avenue regarding a possible homicide Tuesday night. Arriving deputies located two adult victims deceased.

Wednesday authorities identified 40 year old Victor Bazan as a suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest. Officials believe he is related to one of the victims, and he is known to be transient to the Modesto, Ceres and Turlock areas.

Relatives of one of the victims reaching out said a white stolen vehicle Bazan may have been traveling in was found abandoned in Bakersfield.

Anyone with information regarding Bazan’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact law enforcement immediately. He should not be approached.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact (209) 651-2852 where callers can remain anonymous.