Woman shot dead inside a garage at a home in northeast Modesto

A 26-year-old woman was shot dead late Friday night in northeast Modesto, authorities said.

Just before midnight, officers responded to a report that a woman was being treated at a nearby hospital for gunshot wounds.

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Offices were alerted by witnesses that she was shot while inside a closed garage at a home in the 1800 block of Floyd Avenue near Rose Avenue.

Authorities believe multiple shots were fired from outside of the garage by a yet-to-be identified suspect. Nobody else at the home was injured.

It’s the fourth homicide being investigated by Modesto police since Nov. 17.

Detectives encourage anyone with information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 209-521-4636. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters may also text information to Crime Stoppers at 274637. Just type “TIP704” along with your message.

This story was originally published December 3, 2016 at 9:01 PM with the headline "Woman shot dead inside a garage at a home in northeast Modesto."