Man wanted in connection to December murder in Merced

MERCED, Calif. (FOX26) — The Merced Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a man they say was involved in a deadly stabbing in December.

Police say 21-year-old Jordan Terrell Love of Merced was found suffering from multiple stab wounds on December 21st in the 1100 block of B St. in Merced.

Love was transported to a regional trauma center where he later died.

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Detectives identified 26-year-old Jose Joya-Flores, 22-year-old Julius Joya-Flores, and 18-year-old Alexander Xavier Morales as suspects in Love’s murder.

Detectives located and arrested Jose and Julius but have not been able to find Morales.

Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Alexander Morales is asked to call Detective Christian Lupian at (209)385-7844 or email at Lupianc@cityofmerced.org.

You can also call the Anonymous Tip Line at (209) 385-4725 or online at mercedareacrimestoppers.org.