Man shot outside Modesto convenience store expected to survive

A 24-year-old man is expected to survive after being shot in the back with a shotgun outside the am/pm convenience store on West Orangeburg Avenue early Thursday morning.

Lt. Rigo De Alba of the Modesto Police Department said the man was standing in the parking lot of the am/pm at around 12:30 a.m. when a vehicle drove up and an occupant of the vehicle shot him.

The man suffered life-threatening wounds and was taken to the hospital, De Alba said.

There is no description of the suspect or the suspect’s vehicle, and there is not apparent motive for the shooting, De Alba said.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Modesto Police or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters may also text information to Crime Stoppers at 274637. Just type “TIP704” along with your message.

This story was originally published March 17, 2016 at 7:06 AM with the headline "Man shot outside Modesto convenience store expected to survive."