Merced Police arrested John Flores, 27, in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy and are seeking information on a second suspect. (Merced PD)
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Merced Police arrested John Flores, 27, on Thursday in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy last month, according to the Merced Police Department.
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Officers took Flores into custody at a residence near the intersection of La Habra Street and East Mission Avenue after executing a search warrant.
Flores, who was already under community supervision following a previous release, is now facing homicide charges for the Sept. 9 shooting that occurred near the intersection of West North Bear Creek and Shadowbrook drives.
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Investigators believe Flores wasn’t acting alone and are urging anyone with information about a second suspect to come forward.
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Those with details can reach Detective Edwin Arias at (209) 388-7826 or AriasE@CityofMerced.org, or Investigations Supervisor Sgt. Jeremy Salyers at (209) 388-7771 or SalyersJ@CityofMerced.org.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at Merced Area Crime Stoppers.
