Crime

Man, woman badly hurt in shooting along Yosemite Boulevard, Modesto police say

Two people suffered life-threatening wounds when shot in a Yosemite Boulevard parking lot at about midnight Saturday, Modesto police report.

Both victims, a man and a woman, are in serious condition, but the woman is stable, police Lt. Jason Grogan said Sunday morning. He added Sunday afternoon that the man’s condition was improving.

The shootings occurred outside a private party being held in an event hall in the area of Yosemite and Riverside Drive, Grogan said.

No information on a suspect or the circumstances of the shootings was available Sunday morning.

Anyone who witnessed the shootings or has information that could help the case is urged to contact 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 August 1, 2021 at 8:38 AM.

Deke Farrow
The Modesto Bee
Deke has been an editor and reporter with The Modesto Bee since 1995. He currently does breaking-news, education and human-interest reporting. A Beyer High grad, he studied geology and journalism at UC Davis and CSU Sacramento.
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