Teenager suspected of shooting, killing 19-year-old in Turlock

(FOX40.COM) — Turlock officers arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection to a shooting that left a 19-year-old man dead and another injured.

The Turlock Police Department said the 17-year-old was arrested Monday following an investigation of a homicide that occurred on April 16 in the area of Wayside Drive between Kenwood and Olive Avenues. The area was blocked off for an investigation.

At around 6:58 p.m. on April 16, police said officers responded to reports of a shooting on Wayside Drive. When officers arrived, police said they located two gunshot victims and began rendering aid.

Police said one of the victims was struck multiple times in the arm, but his injuries were later determined be non-life threatening while being treated at a Modesto hospital.

The second victim was located by officers on the roadway and pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving measures performed by emergency personnel, police said.

Police identified the slain victim as Amado “Dominic” Escobedo III, 19, of Ceres.

During an investigation, police said detectives determined that the persons involved knew each other and a shooting occurred after a brief altercation.

On April 22, police said detectives responded to the Stanislaus County Juvenile Detention Center where the 17-year-old was in custody for an unrelated case.

The 17-year-old was rebooked that day on charges related to murder and attempted murder. A search warrant was conducted that day and detectives seized evidence related to the investigation, police said.

For anyone with information regarding the shooting is encouraged to contact Detective Blanc at 209-668-6540 or can call the police department’s tip line at 209-668-5550 extension 6780.

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