CERES – Police arrested a man on charges connected to the shooting death of a 29 year old woman Thursday night.
At about 9:17pm, police received a call regarding a person shot on the 3900 block of Suncrest Drive. The caller was a woman who had stated her husband’s friend had just shot a woman. Authorities also received another phone call indicating the woman may have shot herself.
Authorities at the scene said the suspect, identified as 29 year old Daniel Garcia, was staying at the residence where the shooting occurred. They believe the victim came over to visit at some point in the day.
Arriving officers found the victim down in the grass bleeding from at least one gunshot wound. They began lifesaving measures on the woman and performed CPR until medics arrived. Police officers searched the home to make sure there were no suspects inside and no one else was injured, escorting the occupants out of the house.
Garcia was detained as a person of interest after declining to cooperate with authorities. A small caliber handgun was later located near the victim in the grass.
Garcia was taken to the Ceres Police Department to be interviewed by detectives, and was later booked into the Stanislaus County Safety Center for homicide. Authorities say he and the victim have children together.
The victim was rushed to a hospital by ambulance where she died from her injuries. Her identity was not released by authorities Friday afternoon.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Berlier at (209) 538-5616.
