West Modesto shooting becomes homicide case

A 25-year-old man died early Friday morning, about 12 hours after he was shot in west Modesto, authorities said.

Sir Jay Louis Taylor of Modesto succumbed to his wounds at 3 a.m., according to Sgt. Ivan Valencia of the Modesto Police Department.

Witnesses at the scene near Maple and Jefferson streets said they heard about 10 shots fired from what sounded like the same gun about 2:30 p.m.

When officers arrived, they saw Taylor bleeding from at least one gunshot wound.

Officers began CPR as they waited for medical personnel, said Valencia.

Witnesses told officers that soon after hearing gunshots, they saw several men running away, Valencia said. It is unknown how the men might be involved in the shooting.

The incident occurred outdoors in the 100 block of Maple, police said.

Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. Tipsters can text information to Crime Stoppers by sending a text message to 274637. Type "TIP704" plus the message.

This story was originally published May 31, 2013 at 10:22 PM with the headline "West Modesto shooting becomes homicide case."