SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY – Authorities investigating a shooting that claimed the life of a 25 year old man are asking for tips from the public.
Shortly after 9:00pm Saturday night, deputies with the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting near the area of Fremont Street and Oro Avenue just outside the City of Stockton.
Deputies arrived to what officials described as a chaotic scene with one shooting victim. The victim, identified as Alvaro Morales-Yac, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities believe the driver of a dark colored Chrysler 300 with two red stripes on the sides is responsible for the shooting. He was described as a Hispanic or light skinned African American man wearing dark clothing. The suspect was said to be armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call (209) 468-4400.
