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Suspect in Fatal Shooting Outside Stockton Bank Found Guilty

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5 months ago

September 5, 2024

STOCKTON – The man accused of a fatal shooting outside a Golden 1 bank on Pacific Avenue was found guilty this week, the San Joaquin County District Attorney announced.

Laonard Alexander, 45, was found guilty of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Tyrique Harris outside the credit union branch on August 11th, 2022. Police responded to the report of the shooting at about 10:45am and found Harris suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the head and face. Efforts to save his life were unsuccessful, and he died at the scene.

The bank was open and filled with customers at the time of the shooting.

Authorities said video surveillance revealed that the suspect and victim were both involved in an altercation in the parking lot prior to the gunfire. Officials say after conducting business in the bank, the suspect approached the victim from behind and shot him six times.

Alexander was also convicted of a firearm enhancement. He faces 50 years to life in prison, and is scheduled to be sentenced on October 21st.

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Shooting Investigated on West Hatch Road

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3 weeks ago

December 31, 2024

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MODESTO – A man was taken to a hospital for care after he was found shot on West Hatch Road.

Deputies with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a person shot Tuesday evening New Year’s Eve.

The incident happened on the 2500 block of West Hatch Road west of Parkdale Drive. Early reports indicate a man who was shot ran into a nearby convenience store for help. The extent of his injuries was unknown.

Firefighters and medical personnel provided care for the victim and transported him by ambulance to a hospital.

Deputies searched the area for any signs of where the shooting may have taken place. So far the circumstances or any description of a suspect were unknown at time of publication.

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Vehicle Collision Injures Pedestrian

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3 weeks ago

December 26, 2024

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MODESTO – A pedestrian was injured Thursday morning after they were struck by a vehicle on a busy roadway.

The incident happened shortly before 9:00am near the intersection of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue. Early indications suggest the pedestrian may have run into traffic before being struck by a vehicle. The person was thrown by the impact.

Fire and medical personnel responded to provide care, but the extent of injuries was not clear late Thursday morning. Modesto Police and CHP Officers responded to investigate the collision.

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Pedestrian on Motorized Scooter Killed After Collision With Vehicle

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1 month ago

December 19, 2024

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MODESTO – Traffic safety officers with the Modesto Police Department investigated a collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian in a motorized scooter Wednesday afternoon.

The collision happened shortly before 5:00pm on Briggsmore Avenue near Coffee Road. Early indications suggest the scooter and vehicle were traveling west on Briggsmore Avenue when the collision happened.

Life-saving attempts were made but the pedestrian did not survive. The involved motorist remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

Westbound Briggsmore Avenue was closed for the duration of the investigation.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact Officer Kyle Johnson at johnsonk@modestopd.com.