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Update: Homicide Investigated in North Modesto

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4 years ago

August 17, 2020

MODESTO – A woman shot early Monday morning on Blue Bird Drive died from her injuries, according to officials.

Police say the woman was shot while sitting in a parked vehicle on the 4000 block Blue Bird Drive shortly after midnight Monday. Authorities quickly arrived on scene. An ambulance responded and transported the victim to a hospital, but she died from her gunshot wounds.

Detectives arrived and took over the investigation. A large crime scene truck also responded to the scene to process any evidence that could be found.

The identity of the woman was withheld pending notification of family members.

Blue Bird Drive was closed off with red tape in both directions between between Snyder and Smokehouse Avenues.

Neighbors in the area said they heard a few gunshots initially thinking they were fireworks. They soon realized that something worse had happened when police officers began arriving.

One resident who declined to be identified said Blue Bird Drive has seen its share of trouble in recent months. Another said there were “things that happen in the area that shouldn’t be happening.”

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Martin at (209) 342-6116 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Shooting Investigated on West Hatch Road

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3 weeks ago

December 31, 2024

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MODESTO – A man was taken to a hospital for care after he was found shot on West Hatch Road.

Deputies with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a person shot Tuesday evening New Year’s Eve.

The incident happened on the 2500 block of West Hatch Road west of Parkdale Drive. Early reports indicate a man who was shot ran into a nearby convenience store for help. The extent of his injuries was unknown.

Firefighters and medical personnel provided care for the victim and transported him by ambulance to a hospital.

Deputies searched the area for any signs of where the shooting may have taken place. So far the circumstances or any description of a suspect were unknown at time of publication.

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Vehicle Collision Injures Pedestrian

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3 weeks ago

December 26, 2024

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MODESTO – A pedestrian was injured Thursday morning after they were struck by a vehicle on a busy roadway.

The incident happened shortly before 9:00am near the intersection of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue. Early indications suggest the pedestrian may have run into traffic before being struck by a vehicle. The person was thrown by the impact.

Fire and medical personnel responded to provide care, but the extent of injuries was not clear late Thursday morning. Modesto Police and CHP Officers responded to investigate the collision.

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Pedestrian on Motorized Scooter Killed After Collision With Vehicle

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1 month ago

December 19, 2024

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MODESTO – Traffic safety officers with the Modesto Police Department investigated a collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian in a motorized scooter Wednesday afternoon.

The collision happened shortly before 5:00pm on Briggsmore Avenue near Coffee Road. Early indications suggest the scooter and vehicle were traveling west on Briggsmore Avenue when the collision happened.

Life-saving attempts were made but the pedestrian did not survive. The involved motorist remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

Westbound Briggsmore Avenue was closed for the duration of the investigation.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact Officer Kyle Johnson at johnsonk@modestopd.com.