Ruben Coronado, a 23-year-old resident of Lathrop, California, tragically lost his life on July 2, 2022, in a shooting incident in Merced, California. The incident occurred late at night near Santa Fe Avenue and Franklin Road. According to reports, deputies responded to the scene around 11:00 p.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls about gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered Coronado, along with 24-year-old Eli Correa of Modesto and an unidentified woman, all suffering from gunshot wounds
inside a vehicle. Unfortunately, both Coronado and Correa were pronounced dead at the scene, while the woman was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
The investigation revealed that the shooting involved occupants of one vehicle opening fire on another vehicle. Despite the severity of the incident, details about the suspects or the vehicle they were traveling in have not been released by the authorities. The Merced County Sheriff's Office has urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward, but as of now, no arrests have been made, and the case remains under active investigation.
The community has been left in shock by the violent event, and local law enforcement continues to seek leads to bring those responsible to justice. The lack of immediate suspects or arrests has added to the frustration and grief of the victims' families and the broader community. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the shooting and identify the perpetrators involved in this tragic crime.
