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Man shot, killed in Modesto after 'verbal argument'

Officials say they were called to the 400 block of Kerr Avenue just after 3 p.m. on reports of a "verbal argument and shots fired."

MODESTO, Calif. — A man was fatally shot in Modesto Friday afternoon, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office

Officials say they were called to the 400 block of Kerr Avenue just after 3 p.m. on reports of a "verbal argument and shots fired." 

A bystander put the victim in their car and drove them to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Officials say he's a man in his mid-thirties.

Officials are investigating and will have the area blocked off for a number of hours.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is encouraged by officials to contact them at 209-525-7117 or 1-866-60-CRIME. No other information is available at this time.

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