Crime

Mariposa Sheriff’s Office finds man wanted in connection with Sunday night shooting

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Update: Attempted murder suspect dies by suicide during Modesto traffic stop

Original story:

The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office say a man wanted for attempted murder in connection with a shooting in the Coulterville area Sunday night has been located.

Keith Capron, who is suspected of shooting someone twice in the head with a handgun, was located, the Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.

Capron is originally from Vermont, the post said, and has only been known to be in the Coulterville area for a short period of time.

Capron fled the scene of the shooting in a stolen vehicle, the post said.

The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office did not provide any update on the alleged victim’s condition.

This story was originally published May 11, 2026 at 10:27 AM.

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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