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Police seek person who fired shotgun at woman in Modesto

The woman had a non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.

MODESTO, Calif — Police are trying to figure out who fired a shotgun and a hurt a woman in Modesto Tuesday evening.

According to Modesto Police Department, the shooting was reported around 8:40 p.m. near Pine and South Jefferson Streets.

In a news release, police said the woman was in the front yard of a home along the 300 block of Spruce Street when an unknown person approached her and fired a shotgun at her. 

Police said the woman had gunshot wounds to her leg and lower back. She was treated and taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries..

The suspect in the shooting hasn't been identified.

Anyone with information about the shooting can call Detective Ra Pouv at 209-572-9826 or email PouvR@modestopd.com.

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