Modesto police release name of man slain in shooting

A 28-year-old Modesto man was fatally shot in west Modesto on Sunday night, police reported.

The shooting occurred about 10:45 p.m. in the 1600 block of Nian Way, a few blocks east of Robertson Road Park.

The victim, Robert Farish, was outside with others when a vehicle drove by, a passenger fired a single shot and the driver sped off, Modesto Police Department spokeswoman Heather Graves said. Farish was shot in the side; he was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, she said.

The vehicle involved in the shooting is described as a gray or black newer model sedan, similar to a Mustang.

Detectives believe the shooting was not a random act and are investigating the details leading up to the incident.

(Click here to see the 2016 Stanislaus County Homicide Map)

Not including three officer-involved fatal shootings, this was the 21st reported homicide in Stanislaus County in 2016 and the sixth being investigated by the Modesto Police Department.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact Detective Ruskamp at 209-572-9631or Crime Stoppers at 209-521-4636. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters may also text information to Crime Stoppers at 274637; type “TIP704” along with the message.

This story was originally published August 15, 2016 at 9:37 AM with the headline "Modesto police release name of man slain in shooting."