Crime

19-year-old man identified by Merced police in shooting in alley

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  • Merced police identified 19-year-old Iran Jermeal Hedrington as the victim.
  • Hedrington was shot and killed Monday night in an alley on W. 19th Street.
  • Detectives seek multiple suspects as the homicide investigation continues.

A man was identified after he was shot and killed in Merced on Monday night.

Iran Jermeal Hedrington, 19 was shot around 9:30 p.m. in the alley at the 300 block of W. 19th Street, Merced police said.

Homicide detectives haven’t released a motive for the shooting, but said several suspects are wanted.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 209-385-4730.

Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee
Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription
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