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Shooting Suspect Apprehended After Standoff

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3 years ago

December 15, 2020

MODESTO – A suspect who police said opened fire on officers Tuesday afternoon was apprehended after a standoff at an apartment complex.

The incident began at about 3:30pm when officers with the Modesto Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Roselle Avenue and Lincoln Oak Drive. The driver fled, but officers decided against pursuing the vehicle.

Police officers located the vehicle a short time later near the 2800 block of Floyd Avenue. As officers attempted to approach to make contact they were fired on from an apartment. As the incident progressed, the suspect barricaded himself inside a home.

Additional agencies responded to assist including the Ceres Police Department, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol. Several armored vehicles were utilized to surround the home, and neighbors were evacuated to a safe distance.

Several rounds of weapons fire could be heard coming from the residence where the suspect was barricaded. Officers closed area roadways to keep people away as negotiators worked to reason with the shooter.

At one point gas was deployed into the home, and the suspect surrendered shortly after. By about 7:00pm, the suspect was being loaded into an ambulance to be medically cleared.

An investigation into the incident was launched involving both the Modesto Police Department and Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office.

No officers or civilians were injured during the incident.

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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.