Crime

Merced police investigating shooting, seek public’s help to identify truck

Detectives have identified a light-colored 2014 or 2015 Ford F-150 as a vehicle of interest in a shooting.
Detectives have identified a light-colored 2014 or 2015 Ford F-150 as a vehicle of interest in a shooting. Merced Police Department

Detectives with the Merced Police Department are seeking the public’s help to find a vehicle of interest in a fatal shooting on April 14.

The shooting happened at about 9:30 p.m. on the 1200 block of Devonwood Drive and left a 28-year-old man dead from multiple gunshots.

Detectives have identified a light-colored 2014 or 2015 Ford F-150, either silver or white, as a vehicle of interest, according to Sgt. Christian Lupian.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Vazquez at 209-769-5348 or Vazquezb@cityofmerced.gov.

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

Jim Silva
The Modesto Bee
Jim Silva has been involved in covering local sports and news for The Modesto Bee since 1996. He graduated with a degree in journalism from San Jose State.
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