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Turlock Sideshow Turns Deadly, Tracy Man Killed by Gunfire

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TURLOCK – A 20 year old Tracy man was killed in a shooting during a sideshow in Turlock late Friday night that ended with a pursuit and vehicle collisions.

Authorities said officers responded to a sideshow in the area of South Avenue and Orange Street shortly before midnight. A sideshow is a gathering of several vehicles that often perform burnouts and donuts in roadways and intersections. The events sometimes draw large amounts of vehicles and spectators.

A press release from the Turlock Police Department indicated that participants involved in the sideshow began pointing lasers. Deputies from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office and the Air Support Unit also responded to assist.

Deputies attempted to stop several vehicles involved in the sideshow, but at least two vehicles fled from authorities. The resulting pursuits ended in at least one vehicle collision. California Highway Patrol Officers responded to assist in investigating the collisions.

Shortly after 1:00am the Sheriff Air Support Unit reported the vehicles involved in the sideshow began to meet at the intersection of Fulkerth and Tegner Roads. Officers responding to the area reported hearing gunfire. They moved into the crowd as vehicles fled. Two victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds, one critically. Officers began providing aid to that victim as medics responded but he died at the scene. He was identified only as a 20 year old man from Tracy. The second victim was transported by ambulance to a hospital and is expected to survive.

The Sheriff Helicopter then located a vehicle fleeing from deputies that later crashed on Taylor and Gratton Roads during a pursuit. The extent of their involvement was unclear Saturday afternoon.

During all of this, a shooting victim arrived at a local hospital. The victim claimed the shooting happened elsewhere. Authorities have yet to determine if there is any connection to the fatal shooting at the sideshow.

Investigators responded to examine the scene for evidence and interview witnesses, a process that lasted eight hours. They believe the shooting began as an altercation beginning between two individuals and not a random act of violence.

“The Turlock Police Department would like to advise the public that we take these illegal sideshow incidents very seriously,” the department said in a press release. “The Turlock Police Department continues to dedicate resources to combat these illegal sideshow activities in cooperation with our allied agency partners.”

Authorities are asking anyone with video of the sideshow or the shooting to contact Detective Raul Garcia at (209) 664-7314, or Detective Brandon Bertram at (209) 664-7323. Witnesses can also call Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous at (209) 521-4636.

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.

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Turlock Police Officer Injured in Motorcycle Crash

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TURLOCK – A Turlock Police Officer was injured when he was involved in a crash while trying to stop a speeding vehicle Tuesday.

The crash happened in the area of Palm Street and Hawkeye Avenue. The officer, whom authorities identified as Gavin Allison, had his lights and sirens on as he was trying to catch up to a speeding driver when he was involved in a collision with another motorist.

Officer Allison suffered moderate injuries that required stitches to his arm and leg, but is expected to make a full recovery. The other motorist involved in the crash was not injured. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Officer Rocha at (209) 668-5550 extension 6130.

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Traffic Collision Reported on Claus Road

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MODESTO – Emergency crews responded to a report of a vehicle collision on Claus Road Monday morning.

The crash was reported near the area of Claus Road and Cedar Creek Drive at about 8:00am. Early reports indicate a pickup truck and another vehicle collided before the pickup hit a tree.

Arriving personnel reported one motorist appeared to have a broken leg.

Expect momentary traffic delays in the area.

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Merced County Crash Claims Lives of Ceres Man, Child

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MERCED COUNTY – A 20 year old woman was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of DUI and vehicular manslaughter after a crash claimed the lives of two people.

The crash was reported at about 12:19am on Highway 165 near Turner Avenue. According to California Highway Patrol, 20 year old Melissa Rosales of Los Banos was driving a BMW SUV at high speeds south on Highway 165 when she crossed lanes at a curve. Her vehicle crashed into an oncoming Honda Accord driven by a 41 year old man from Ceres with a juvenile passenger. Both occupants of the Honda were killed in the crash.

Rosales suffered major injuries and was taken to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Officials say she was under the influence at the time of the crash and faces DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges.

All involved persons were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.

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