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Two men shot – one killed – in northwest Modesto

One man was killed and a second seriously wounded in an early Sunday shooting in northwest Modesto, according to a police news release.

Officers responded about 1:23 a.m. to the shooting in the 2100 block of Sharon Way, a residential neighborhood off Prescott Road. Officers found one man shot near the street; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The second man was transported to a hospital, where he is listed in serious condition, according to the release.

Detectives are looking for a sport utility vehicle that may have been involved in the shooting.

Police ask anyone with information regarding the shooting to call Crime Stoppers at 209-521-4636. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. Tipsters also may text information to Crime Stoppers at 274637; type TIP704 along with the message.

This story was originally published November 1, 2015 at 5:25 PM with the headline "Two men shot – one killed – in northwest Modesto."

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