Shooting leaves 1 dead, sparks investigation in Merced | YourCentralValley.com

MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A shooting sparked a homicide investigation after a 36-year-old man died, Merced police said.

Officers said they received multiple calls about a shooting in the 1700 block of Conestoga Drive in Merced around 8 p.m. Monday.

According to police, there was an argument between at least two people and shots were fired. A 36-year-old man was shot and despite life-saving efforts by emergency services, the 36-year-old victim succumbed to his injuries.

Detectives and crime scene personnel responded and took over the investigation.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Arias at 209-769-3013.