TURLOCK – Authorities investigated an early morning homicide that claimed the life of one person Monday.
Police responded to a hotel on the 200 block of North Tully Road at about 4:15am for several reports of gunfire. Arriving officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a hospital but died during surgery.
Police detained an individual at the scene and took him in for questioning. Authorities identified him as 20 year old Miguel Saldate of Ceres. He was arrested for homicide as well as other felony charges.
Investigators processed the crime scene and indicate there may be gang ties in the case. The victim had not been identified as of Monday afternoon.
Authorities are encouraging anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective Timothy Redd at (209) 664-7325 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.
