The Merced Police Department has identified Moises Reyes as a suspect in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Hispanic male on Sunday.

Police said the victim suffered a gunshot wound and died at the scene despite life-saving efforts. The shooting reportedly followed an altercation in the 1300 block of Stuart Drive.

An active arrest warrant has been issued for Reyes on charges of murder in connection with the incident.

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Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Saldivar at (209) 388-7735 or via email at saldivarj@cityofmerced.gov.

The case is listed under Merced Police Department case number 26-5387.

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