Update: Modesto police investigate fatal shooting in garage of Coffee Road residence

A man was fatally shot Wednesday night in northeast Modesto, according to police.

The shooting occurred in the garage of residence in the 3700 block of Coffee Road. The residence’s front door faces Coffee, however, the garage is in back facing an alley.

Officers with the Modesto Police Department responded to the call just after 7 p.m., according to Sharon Bear, spokeswoman for the Modesto Police Department.

When they arrived, they found a victim who had been shot at least once, Bear said. Initial reports were that he was shot in the neck. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

His name, age and city of residence will be released after family members are notified, Bear said. An autopsy was expected to be performed Thursday.

There was no information about the suspect or suspects. Witnesses at the scene were giving conflicting statements. Homicide detectives were on scene as of 10:45 p.m.

Given the proximity of the garage, there were no trick-or-treaters or anyone else injured.

Bear said detectives are investigating the shooting as an isolated incident.

It was Stanislaus County’s seventh reported homicide this month, making October the deadliest month of 2018. It was the county’s fifth in the last two weeks.

We’ll have more on this story as information becomes available.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about it is urged to Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers at 209-521-4636. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tips also can be submitted via www.stancrimetips.org.

This story was originally published October 31, 2018 at 9:27 PM.