Crime

Empire shooting leaves 24-year-old dead

Bee Staff Reports
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department vehicles at the scene of a homicide on Church Street in Empire on Thursday night.
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department vehicles at the scene of a homicide on Church Street in Empire on Thursday night. Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department
EMPIRE

A 24-year-old man died after being shot Thursday night, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department.

About 8:45 p.m., deputies went to the 100 block of Church Street, responding to a 911 report of a person shot. They found the victim with one gunshot wound to his upper body.

The man was taken to a local emergency room, where he later died. The department has not released the victim’s name, said Sgt. Anthony Bejaran, or information on anything that preceded the shooting.

Detectives worked throughout the night processing the crime scene and interviewing witnesses, he said, but still need to speak with others. There is no information on the shooter at this time.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Detective David Hickman 209-525-7042.

Anonymous tips can be left by calling Crime Stoppers at 209-521-4636. Tipsters can also email tips at www.modestopolice.com/crimestoppers, or text them to CRIMES (274637) by typing “Tip704” plus the message. Tipsters are eligible for a reward.

This story was originally published November 20, 2015 at 9:23 AM with the headline "Empire shooting leaves 24-year-old dead."

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