Shooting in Modesto breaks man’s leg

A 23-year-old man had his leg broken by a gunshot wound Monday night off Paradise Road in southwest Modesto.

The drive-by shooting was called in about 9:55 p.m. The man was walking on the 600 block of Wade Avenue, said Modesto Police Department spokeswoman Heather Graves, “when he heard someone yell at him. He started to turn, heard a gunshot and fell to the ground. He said he knew he’d been hit.”

The victim was taken to a hospital, she said, and his injuries were not life-threatening. He provided no suspect or vehicle information, Graves said.

Anyone with information about the case can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636; by sending an email at www.modestopolice.com/crimestoppers; or by texting to 274637 by typing “Tip704“ plus the message and be eligible for a reward.

This story was originally published May 12, 2015 at 1:56 PM with the headline "Shooting in Modesto breaks man’s leg."