Crime

Man shot to death in south Modesto

Stanislaus County Sheriff’s vehicle
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s vehicle jholland@modbee.com

A a 38-year-old man was shot to death on a south Modesto street Sunday evening, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department.

Deputies were dispatched to the shooting in the 1300 block of Bystrum Road, just east of Highway 99 and north of Hatch Road, at 9:36 p.m.

They found the victim, a Modesto resident, deceased in the street, said Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Lt. Josh Clayton.

“There is currently no suspect information and the victim’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification,” he said.

Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to contact Detective Marissa Silva at 209-525-7091.

This story was originally published February 18, 2020 at 2:46 PM.

Erin Tracy
The Modesto Bee
Erin Tracy covers criminal justice and breaking news. She began working at the Modesto Bee in 2010 and previously worked at papers in Woodland and Eureka. She is a graduate of Humboldt State University.
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