Man arrested for attempted murder, Merced Police says

On May 7, 2020, at approximately 01:17 a.m., officers from the Merced Police Department were called to the 1500 block of Canal Street for a report of an assault.

Officers responded to the area and contacted a 60-year-old female victim who stated that 56-year-old Wesley Bledsoe had attempted to shoot her.

Officers searched the area and located Bledsoe near the intersection of East 13th Street and G Street.

Bledsoe was taken into custody without incident. The handgun used in the crime was located during the investigation.

MPD Detectives were called to the scene to assist. The investigation is ongoing.

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Sgt. Alvarez at (209) 388-7705 or the Merced Police Department Tipster Line at (209) 385-4725.

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