Victim of fatal Modesto shooting identified as DoorDash driver out making deliveries
The victim of a fatal shooting east of McHenry Village on Monday night has been identified as a 56-year-old Modesto man who was delivering food for DoorDash when he was shot.
Andrew Satavu had just completed a delivery in the 1600 block of Gardenia Road, just southeast of the McHenry Village shopping center, when he was shot multiple times, according to Modesto police.
Upon their arrival at the scene, about 9:45 p.m., officers attempted lifesaving measures, but Satavu died at the scene.
Asked whether Satavu was robbed, Modesto Police Department spokeswoman Sharon Bear said, “We are still investigating what led up the shooting.”
A representative for DoorDash issued the following statement: “We are shocked and deeply saddened by this senseless act of violence. Our hearts go out to Mr. Satavu’s loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time.”
The representative said DoorDash is reaching out to Satavu’s family and is working with law enforcement.
No suspect has been identified.
Detectives are continuing their search for the responsible party or parties and asking any witnesses or anyone with information regarding this shooting to contact Detective Ridenour at 209-495-9844 or via email at RidenourDM@Modestopd.com. Call Crime Stoppers at 209-521-4636 to remain anonymous.
This story was originally published April 20, 2022 at 10:28 AM.
