Merced man dies from wounds following Modesto shooting
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the death of a gunshot victim found at Kansas Avenue and North Franklin Street in central Modesto.
When deputies arrived at the scene on Friday night at 7:30, CHP and emergency medical personnel were already there. The victim, 24-year-old Xiong Vang from Merced, was taken to a local hospital, where he later died as a result of his injuries.
Detectives worked throughout the night processing the crime scene and interviewing witnesses. They believe that Vang was shot in the 6200 block of West Whitmore Avenue in west Modesto. A family member attempted to take Vang to the hospital but decided to call 911 when they were on Kansas, according to a Sheriff’s Department statement.
Investigators said they have no suspects. Anyone with information on the investigation can call Det. Cory Brown at (209) 567-4485.
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This story was originally published May 2, 2015 at 2:05 PM with the headline "Merced man dies from wounds following Modesto shooting."