Francisco Javier Madrigal Cervantes, 04/07/2009

MODESTO -- Name: Francisco Javier Madrigal Cervantes

Synopsis: On April 7, a man was fatally shot in a north Modesto house. Police responded to the 2000 block of Zeeland Court, just east of Prescott Road, to investigate a reported shooting about 6:15 a.m. Police found the victim inside the home. Paramedics began lifesaving efforts at the scene. The man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have not been able to identify the man or find his next of kin. On April 14, authorities identified the victim as Francisco Javier Madrigal Cervantes, 34, of Lynwood.

Motivation: Unknown

Suspect: Open

Police ask anyone with information about the shooting to call the Modesto Police Department at 572-9500 or Crime Stoppers at 521-4636. Tipsters can text information to Crime Stoppers by sending a text message to 274637. Type "TIP704" along with the message.