EMPIRE, CA - Investigators are working to determine a motive behind the shooting death of a 21-year-old Empire man on Saturday afternoon.
Stanislaus County Sheriff Department received a call around 1:10 p.m. that someone had been shot at the 20th block of G Street in Empire.
When deputies arrived on scene they found a 21-year-old man, who has since been identified as Gabriel Estrada, lying in the roadway.
Estrada was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sgt. Anthony Bejaran with the sheriffs department says that witnesses tell investigators multiple people were seen running from the area just after the shooting.
At this time it is believed that the shooting may be gang related.
Detectives are speaking to family and witnesses to determine what led up to the homicide.
Anyone with information about this case can contact the Detective Mario Moreno at 209-525-4475. Callers can also leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Tipsters can also e-mail tips at http://www.modestopolice.com/CrimeStoppers, or text them to CRIMES (274637) by typing "Tip704" plus the message and be eligible for a cash reward.
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