Crime

Stockton teen identified as victim of Salida homicide

A neighbor washed the street Sunday morning, Jan. 2, 2021, where he found a man shot dead outside his home the night before at the corner of San Martin Court and Pasatiempo Drive in Salida.
A neighbor washed the street Sunday morning, Jan. 2, 2021, where he found a man shot dead outside his home the night before at the corner of San Martin Court and Pasatiempo Drive in Salida. Deke Farrow jfarrow@modbee.com

The victim of a New Year’s Day homicide in Salida has been identified as a Stockton teenager.

Christian Nunez, 19, died of a gunshot wound in the 4200 block of San Martin Court, said Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Sgt. Erich Layton.

Law enforcement was dispatched to the shooting around 9:50 p.m. A resident in the area told The Bee he heard multiple shots and went outside to find the victim dead with two gunshot sounds to his chest.

No additional details about the homicide were available, including a possible motive or suspect information.

Anyone with information on the homicide 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 January 5, 2022 at 9:10 AM.

Profile Image of Erin Tracy
Erin Tracy
The Modesto Bee
209-578-2366
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.
Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER