Merced Sheriff’s Office makes second arrest in shooting at Winton Community Park
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- Merced County Sheriff’s Office arrested a second suspect in the Winton Community Park.
- Both suspects were booked on attempted murder and gang-related charges in Merced.
- Sheriff’s Office asks witnesses to contact detectives or leave anonymous tips.
The Merced County Sheriff’s Office arrested a second suspect believed to have been involved in a shooting June 16 at Winton Community Park.
The victim, an adult male, was treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition, according to a Facebook post by the department.
The Sheriff’s Office arrested 18-year-old Andres Madrigal Haro June 17 on attempted murder and gang-related charges. Tuesday, they arrested 19-year-old Alberto Cervantes, who was booked into the Merced County Jail on attempted murder and gang-related charges.
According to Deputy Alexandra Garcia, public information officer for the Sheriff’s Office, crimes are typically identified as gang-related based on “the history of the person” and whether they have ever “had contacts with any sort of police department, where they’ve been verified as gang members.”
According to the press release, the Sheriff’s Office does not believe there are additional suspects. However, investigators do believe that additional individuals were at the park during the shooting and may have witnessed the crime.
The department encourages anyone who witnessed the incident, recorded photos or video, or has additional information to contact the Merced County Sheriff’s Office Detective’s Bureau at (209) 385-7472 or leave an anonymous tip on the Sheriff’s Office tip line at (209) 385-7547. Community members can also email the department at SheriffTips@countyofmerced.com.
