Ceres woman killed at south Modesto motel. Stanislaus Sheriff’s Office investigating
A Ceres woman was shot to death at a south Modesto motel early Saturday morning, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office.
At about 12:15 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the Driftwood Inn on South Ninth Street, where they found a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim, identified as 34-year-old Natasha Irizarry, died at the scene.
Sgt. Erich Layton said Irizarry was renting a room at the motel and was shot outside the room.
He had no other details about the incident, including whether a motive has been determined or a suspect identified.
The Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation.
Tipsters are encouraged to contact Stanislaus County Area Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous. They can call 1-866-60-CRIME or can upload the free mobile app at P3Tips.com. Tipsters could be eligible for a cash reward.
This story was originally published July 10, 2023 at 10:11 AM.
