Shots fired in Merced

Shots were fired Thursday evening on East 22nd Street in Merced.

No one was injured, the Merced Police Department reported.

Officers responded at 7:09 p.m. to the first block of East 22nd Street, near G Street. Police found a home and car had been struck by gunfire.

Sgt. Jay Struble said police were looking for car, described as a smaller, silver, compact vehicle, that was seen in the area, but witlessness provided no other details. “It left in an unknown direction of travel,” Struble said.

Investigators ask anyone with information to contact the Merced Police Department at (209) 385-6905. Tips are confidential and callers may remain anonymous.

This story was originally published October 23, 2014 at 7:55 PM with the headline "Shots fired in Merced."