Modesto police say suspect dies, no officers hurt after shooting on Dale Road
MODESTO – The suspect hospitalized following an officer-involved shooting on a busy thoroughfare in Modesto on Monday has now died, according to police.
The scene was near Dale Road and Standiford Avenue, near the Vintage Faire Mall and other shopping centers.
Police said the incident happened shortly after 1 p.m. Monday afternoon near a Max Muscle nutritional supplement store. While no officers were hurt according to Modesto police, the suspect involved was transported to a local hospital. It's unclear if officers or a suspect opened fire, however.
On Tuesday, Modesto police announced that the suspect -- identified as 40-year-old Jimmy Lee Rupe -- had died.
Police noted that Rupe, a Modesto resident, had multiple felony warrants out for his arrest for lewd acts with a child, along with other charges.
Multiple bullet casings could be on the sidewalk outside the Max Muscle store.
Roads remained closed in the area as of 4:30 p.m. as the active investigation into the incident continued. While residents were being advised to avoid the area for the time being, some people could be seen driving on the streets nearby and in some cases were being directed around road closures.
One witness described two officers firing multiple rounds outside the store. There were no reports of any additional injuries.
Dale Rd. had reopened in one direction as of around 5:45 p.m.
