Crime

Police investigating early Sunday shooting in west Modesto

Modesto Bee file

Modesto police are investigating a shooting early Sunday morning that injured one male victim who is expected to survive.

The incident occurred about 3:30 a.m. in the area of Robertson Road and Marseille Lane in west Modesto, said Lt. Joe Bottoms. Officers found one male victim — Bottoms thinks he’s a juvenile but is not positive — who’s injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

No additional information was available, including a suspect or vehicle description, motive and circumstances of the shooting.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the Modesto Police Department at 209-572-9500 or 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.

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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