Crime
Dorothy Nolan Elementary and Maple Avenue Middle school on lockdown due to an incident in Wilton
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School and Maple Avenue Middle School were placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure in response to an ongoing incident in the nearby town of Wilton.
Local law enforcement agencies were alerted to the situation and immediately dispatched officers to the schools. The lockdown procedure was implemented to ensure the safety of students and staff while authorities investigated the matter.
Dorothy Nolan is currently in a lockdown as a precautionary measure due to an incident in Wilton. We are working closely with our District Emergency Team.
Building administration at Maple Avenue Middle School wanted to inform parents and guardians that the school is currently under a lockdown due to a situation that occurred nearby. Please be assured that all students and staff are safe.
During a lockdown, everyone remains inside the building, but normal activities continue as usual. No one is allowed to enter or leave the building until we receive the all-clear. However, all operations within the school are running smoothly.
Thank you for your understanding. We will notify you as soon as the lockdown is lifted.
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.