Moses Alvarado, 03/16/2009

Name: Moses Alvarado

Synopsis: Deputies responded to a shooting at the One-Stop Market on Grayson Road on March 16. Deputies located 19-year-old Alvarado in the parking lot. He was transported to a Modesto area hospital, but later died from his injuries. Detectives determined the shooting occurred along the San Joaquin River a few miles from the One-Stop Market. Detectives believe Alvarado went to the river with friends where they were involved in an altercation with five to six males. During the altercation, shots were fired and Alvarado was struck. His friends drove him to the One-Stop Market where they called for help. Alvarado was a resident of Grayson. Detective have limited suspect information, but are looking for a pewter-colored, late 1990s GMC Yukon with 22 inch wheels.

Motivation: Unknown

Suspect: Unknown.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact Detective Frank Soria at 525-7080 or Crime Stoppers at 521-4636. Tipsters can e-mail tips on the Crime Stoppers Web site, or text them to CRIMES (274637) by typing "Tip704" plus the message. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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