Homeless man killed, another wounded in separate shootings minutes apart in Ceres, police say
CERES – Police are investigating two separate shootings of homeless men, including a deadly shooting, that happened within minutes of each other in Ceres over the weekend.
Around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, officers responded to reports of a man who was not responsive near a canal bank adjacent to the former Walmart property on Mitchell Road.
The 39-year-old man, who was homeless, was shot and died at the scene, according to police.
Then minutes later, a 53-year-old homeless man was shot about one mile away, near the intersection of Hatch Road and Faith Home Road, police said. The man suffered minor injuries.
Police said the investigation bureau is looking into any potential motives behind the two shootings.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Ceres Police Department.
