Merced police investigate shooting that left man injured, with multiple gunshot wounds

Police are investigating after a shooting in south Merced left one man injured on Tuesday.

Police received numerous reports of shots fired with one person struck by gunfire on West 12th Street between H and G Streets, according to a Merced Police Department news release.

At about 10:13 p.m., officers responded to the call and arrived on scene where they located a 32-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. According to police, witnesses reported at least one shooter arrived on a bike and fled the scene toward G Street. The man was taken to a regional medical facility for treatment of his injuries and is in stable condition, authorities said.

According to Lt. Joey Perez, police have not identified a motive for the shooting and no suspects have been identified or arrested. Police said the victim has not been cooperative.

Merced police ask anyone with information to contact Sgt. Haygood at 209-385-6998 or by email at haygoodk@cityofmerced.org. Some crimes can be reported through the Merced Police Department website and anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 209-385-4725.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to law enforcement through the Merced Area Crime Stoppers website.

This story was originally published July 20, 2022 at 10:02 AM.