MODESTO – Police investigated a shooting early Saturday morning that claimed one person’s life and injured two others.
Shortly after midnight police officers responded to the area of South Martin Luther King Drive and Oak Street for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located a vehicle that had been struck by gunfire with three victims inside.
Police and medics began life saving measures but one person died at the scene. Two victims were rushed to hospitals via ambulance. They were expected to survive according to a release by the police department.
The victims appeared to be traveling in a vehicle in the area when they were struck by gunfire, according to police. The vehicle then struck a pole on one corner of the intersection.
Police officers and deputies with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office established a perimeter to search for the shooter. Police drones and armored vehicles were called in to assist with the search.
No further details were available.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.
