MERCED, Calif. – A California teenager is in custody and police say he is responsible for a homicide that occurred Wednesday.
Around 3:15 P.M. local time, Merced Police responded to a shooting in the 600 block of W. 11th Street. Officers found a 22-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. The Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit was in the area at the time of the shooting and saw the 14-year-old boy running from the scene. He was quickly detained and a firearm was recovered.
“We are continuing to investigate the motive for the shooting, but it is believed to be gang related,” police said.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. Neither the suspect nor victim were identified.
Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Merced Police Dispatch at 209-385-6905.
