Los Banos shooting endangers lives of three sleeping children, police say
Los Banos police are asking for information regarding a shooting that endangered the lives of three young children.
The incident occurred Thursday, Feb. 13 around 4 a.m. in the 200 block of G Street, according to a news release.
Police arrived at a Los Banos home following reports of multiple shots fired, and discovered bullet holes just inches from where three children ages 5, 10 and 12 were sleeping.
Police suspect the incident to be gang related, although the ongoing investigation is in its early stages and many questions remain, the release says.
Detectives are continuing to speak with witnesses and examine evidence.
Los Banos Police ask those with information about the incident to contact Detective Surina Gonzales at (209) 827-2524.
To leave an anonymous crime tip call (209) 827-2545. Anonymous tipcs can be left at the Police Department’s web page at www.losbanos.org. At the bottom of the “contact” page, click on the “report graffiti and other crime” link or contact the Merced Area Crime Stoppers at 1-855-725-2420, or www.mercedareacrimestoppers.org.
