Crime
23-year-old Jose Hernandez Marroquin died after being shot while driving on Interstate 30
Dallas – A 23-year-old man, Jose Hernandez Marroquin, was fatally shot while driving eastbound on Interstate 30 near North Westmoreland Road early Saturday morning.
Dallas Police responded to a shooting call at approximately 5:55 a.m. on August 31st. Upon arrival, officers found Marroquin suffering from gunshot wounds.
He had lost control of his vehicle after the attack and collided with a pole.
Marroquin was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Theodore Gross at 214-671-3143 or theodore.gross@dallaspolice.gov.
Merced Police Department officers are actively investigating a shooting that occurred near Merino Park in North Merced on Tuesday afternoon.
At approximately 3:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area following multiple reports of gunfire in the vicinity of the park.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers located a gunshot victim near the intersection of Morning Dove Avenue and Sunrise Drive, just east of Merino Park.
First responders rendered aid at the scene before the victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The extent of the victim’s injuries has not yet been disclosed.
A short time later, officers detained an individual in the surrounding area.
At this time, it remains unclear whether the person taken into custody is the suspected shooter or otherwise involved in the incident.
Authorities have not released any additional details regarding a motive or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Investigators remain on scene, canvassing the area and gathering evidence.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
The Merced Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
Further updates will be provided as more details become available.