Two 19-year-olds arrested for shooting and killing man on Saturday night

Merced Police officers responded to a call of shots fired Saturday night.

Officers arrived to the 1200 block of Canal Street for reports of shots fired at around 9:35 p.m.

Officers arrived and located a 29-year -old male victim suffering critical gunshots wounds.

Life-saving measures were attempted by officers and medical personnel, however, the victim died on scene.

Officers also saw a vehicle, believed to be the suspects involved, fleeing the area at a high rate of speed.

The vehicle fled from officers and after a short pursuit, the vehicle came stopped in the area near Farmdale elementary school, the occupants ran from the vehicle but were apprehended by officers.

19-year-old Rafael Patino and 19-year-old Jossiah Quintero were arrested for murder, prohibited person/convicted felon in possession of firearms, and gang enhancements.

Detectives believe the shooting could be gang-related.

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