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Suspect Arrested in Manteca Homicide Case
MANTECA – Authorities arrested a man in connection to a fatal shooting that took place Monday afternoon, and charged him with murder.
Shortly before 1:00pm Monday officers with the Manteca Police Department responded to the 800 block of Mono Street for a report of gun fire with a person down. Arriving officers found a victim who appeared to have been struck by gunfire. Officers and medical personnel attempted to save the victim’s life, but he died at the scene.
Additional officers responded to the area and were able to quickly establish a crime scene. Officers were able to locate and detain a person of interest several blocks away. During the investigation he was determined to be involved in the shooting.
A SWAT team responded to the scene as well as officers from the Lathrop Police Department.
Marquis L. Williams was arrested and booked into jail on a murder charge. Authorities say although the arrest has been made, the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Garrett Morrison at (209) 456-8212.
