MODESTO – The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office investigated a homicide near West Monte Vista Avenue and South Carpenter Road which occurred at around 10:30 a.m. Friday.
The Sheriff’s Office says the California Highway Patrol responded to the scene first and asked for help from the Sheriff’s Office.
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s patrol, detectives, and crime scene analysis units arrived and investigated the scene where a white four door sedan appeared to be left in a field.
Inside the car, detectives found 52-year-old Teodoro Gutierrez from Modesto. They believe Gutierrez was shot by someone outside of the vehicle and also stated that the victim had just completed his shift at a nearby business.
Officials said they were working on identifying a suspect or suspects and were following all investigative leads.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Gonzalez at (209)-567-4466 or Crime Stoppers at 209-521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.
