Modesto police investigating fatal shooting Tuesday night
Police are investigating a fatal shooting committed in central Modesto on Tuesday night.
Officers were dispatched at about 8:40 p.m. to the report of a shooting in the area of Ellison and Lancey drives, just northwest of Briggsmore Avenue and Oakdale Road.
A man was found suffering at least one gunshot wound, and he died from his injuries.
Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit took over the investigation, according to a Facebook post by the Modesto Police Department.
“This appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the community at this time,” the post reads.
Anyone with information on the homicide is urged to contact Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers at 209-521-4636. Callers can remain anonymous. Tips also can be submitted via www.stancrimetips.org.
No additional information was immediately released by police. This story will be updated as details are available.
This story was originally published May 6, 2026 at 6:56 AM.
