Deadly shooting in Atwater apartment complex related to domestic violence, police say

One person is dead and a 22-year-old Atwater man was in custody Friday in what police called a domestic violence-related shooting.

“Preliminary investigation has indicated that the incident was related to previous domestic violence” involving a female and the shooting victim, Atwater Police Chief Michael Salvador said in a news release.

The shooting was reported around 2 p.m. at an apartment complex in the 800 block of Cedar Avenue, Salvador said. Officers found an adult male victim in one of the bedrooms of the apartment. He had suffered two gunshot injuries to the arm and torso. Life-saving efforts were attempted but the victim was declared dead at the scene.

Based on information gathered from statements and evidence collected, officers arrested Jason Dominguez, 22, of Atwater and charged him with one count of homicide.

The identity of the victim was withheld until next of kin is notified.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Atwater Police Department at 209-357-6384 and ask for Detective Sgt. Brum or Detective Vargas.

This story was originally published May 27, 2022 at 3:24 PM.