Crime

Investigation launched after shooting death in Merced home, police say

A Merced Police Department patrol vehicle. Merced Sun-Star file image.
A Merced Police Department patrol vehicle. Merced Sun-Star file image. akuhn@mercedsun-star.com

A man was shot and killed Friday night in Merced.

Police said the shooting happened at 11:13 p.m. as officers responded to a call at a home in the 800 block of Buena Vista Drive.

There, officers found a man who had been shot dead.

It is not known what led up to the shooting, but detectives are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Vazquez at 209-769-5348 or email VazquezB@cityofmerced.org. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Merced Area Crime Stoppers at 209-385-4725 or visit www.mercedareacrimestoppers.org.

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