Teenage Girl Shot in Modesto Dies, Police Investigate as Homicide

MODESTO, Calif. — A 17-year-old girl who was hospitalized for over a week after being shot in Modesto has tragically passed away, with officials now deeming this incident a homicide. The shooting took place on December 20th, right before 5 p.m. in the 100 block of Camellia Way off of Yosemite Boulevard, according to the Modesto Police Department. The victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and succumbed to her injuries on December …

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Attempt: DA Seeks 3rd Murder Charge for Passenger in Fatal Modesto High-Speed Crash

Modesto, California – The District Attorney’s Office is considering pursuing murder charges for a third time against a passenger involved in a fatal high-speed crash in Modesto. The crash resulted in the death of a pedestrian in an incident dating back to 2017. The case has been under legal scrutiny since the crash, with the driver already convicted of second-degree murder. The passenger, however, has had two previous trials resulting in hung juries for murder …

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