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Suspect in Merced County Deputy Involved Shooting Identified

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4 years ago

August 18, 2020

DOS PALOS – The Merced County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect involved in a deputy involved shooting that occurred early Sunday morning.

Authorities say a call was received from a woman stating the male suspect was inside her home trying to stab her and her three children.

That suspect was identified as 27 year old Manuel Castro from Dos Palos.

According to authorities Castro was pacing in the hallway with kitchen knives in each hand. He also had his girlfriend and three children trapped in a bedroom.

After deputies made several attempts to negotiate with Castro, he picked up a third knife, continuing threats toward his girlfriend and three children.

45 minutes after negotiating with Castro, he refused to let the children out. Authorities say after counting down from five to one, Castro walked toward a corner where his girlfriend and three kids were hiding still holding the knives.

Fearing for the safety of the woman and children, deputies shot Castro.

After the shooting police made entry into the house and were able to safely get the girlfriend and children out.

Deputies also began life saving measures on Castro but he later died at the scene.

Authorities are working to assist the woman and children with counseling and housing.

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Shooting Investigated on West Hatch Road

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3 weeks ago

December 31, 2024

Carlos Rodriguez

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

Carlos Rodriguez

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

Carlos Rodriguez

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.