UPDATE: Stanislaus authorities arrest victim’s son in assault, homicide in south Modesto
Stanislaus County detectives made an arrest in a homicide that occurred early Saturday in south Modesto, according to authorities.
The Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a disturbance around 4 a.m. in the 800 block of Inyo Avenue in the Bret Harte area, Sgt. Luke Schwartz said.
Patrol deputies arriving at the scene found a woman with life-threatening injuries. Paramedics attempted to save the woman’s life and transported her to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The sheriff’s office said that Zachary Morris, 38, was arrested and faces murder charges. Deputies found Morris near the crime scene and detained him for hours before placing him under arrest. They identified Morris as the victim’s son.
The sheriff’s office did not release information on the cause or manner of death, Schwartz said. “A forensic autopsy will be completed early next week to determine cause and manner of death.” a Facebook post Saturday by the Sheriff’s Department says.
Authorities were awaiting a positive identification before releasing the victim’s name.
Anyone with information on the homicide may call Detective Dustin Espinoza at 209-567-4466.
Stanislaus County Area Crime Stoppers can also be contacted for anonymous information by calling 866-60-CRIME. A free mobile app can be downloaded at P3Tips.com. A tipster providing information could be eligible for a cash reward.
This story was originally published September 30, 2023 at 12:42 PM.
