Man found with gunshot wounds after report of shooting in Los Banos, police say

Authorities are investigating a shooting that injured a man in Los Banos on Thursday, police said.

Los Banos police officers were dispatched to the area of Stonewood Drive and Marsala Street at about 1:46 a.m. for a report of shots fired, according to a news release.

After arriving on scene, officers located a 26-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a Modesto area hospital and is undergoing treatment for his injuries, according to police.

Police said all leads are being investigated and detectives believe the shooting has connections to local criminal street gangs. The police department is continuing utilize additional resources to investigate and prevent gang violence, according to the release.

Anyone with information on the shooting or other violent crimes is asked to call Detective-Sgt. Jesse Ceja at 209-827-2507. Anonymous crime tips can be left by calling 209-827-2545 or by visiting the Los Banos Police Department website and going to the bottom of the contact page and clicking on the “report graffiti and other crime” link.

Crime can also be reported by contacting the Merced Area Crime Stoppers by phone at 855-725-2420 or on the Merced Area Crime Stoppers website.

This story was originally published September 3, 2020 at 5:15 PM.