Modesto Police Department News Release

VICTIM IDENTITIES RELEASED IN DOUBLE HOMICIDE CASE

Modesto, CA – Two men died after being shot Thursday, October 22nd.  Their names have been released. 

At about 7:20 pm on Thursday, Modesto Police were called to the area of Alturas Avenue and Western Way to investigate the reports of gunshots being fired.  When they arrived they discovered two gunshot victims in the alley behind the 400 block of Alturas Avenue.  The men have been identified as 32-year-old Perris (California) resident Gregorio Fernando Mendoza-Gomez and 25-year old Sacramento resident Salvador Benitez-Perez. 

No arrests have been made.  Detectives still need tips about the murders.

Detectives ask anyone with information about the murders to call the Modesto Police Department or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636.  Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.  Tipsters can also text information to Crime Stoppers by sending a text message to 274637. Just type “TIP704” along with your message.

For information about this news release, contact police spokesperson Sergeant Brian Findlen at (209) 652-1386.