MODESTO – Authorities identified a man who was killed in a Wednesday morning shooting and announced the arrest of three people connected to the homicide.
Police said 37 year old Emmanuel Gomez was following three people who were burglarizing a neighbor’s vehicle. As the three individuals fled, one of them shot a firearm at Gomez who was struck, causing him to crash his vehicle into a nearby orchard on Monticello Lane.
Detectives were able to identify and arrest 20 year old Deshawn Austin as the shooter. He was charged with homicide, using a firearm while committing a felony, and burglary. Two teens, both aged 16 were also arrested in the case on burglary charges.
The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the arrest of the suspects.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Grant at grantj@modestopd.com or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.
