Suspect Arrested After Dos Palos Shooting 

November 3, 2026 – Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that on October 31st at approximately 5:30 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 40000 block of Valeria Avenue in Dos Palos for reports of a shooting.

When deputies arrived on scene, they found a 32-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. He was then airlifted to a nearby hospital.

Investigators identified a suspect on the shooting as a 17-year-old male juvenile out of Dos Palos.

Investigators served multiple warrants. One was served in the 1500 block of Devonwood Drive in Merced by the Merced County Sheriff's Office SWAT team. As a result of the search warrants, investigators recovered two firearms.

On November 1st, detectives were able to get the suspect to peacefully turn himself in and was booked into juvenile hall for attempted murder.

This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call our tip line at 209.385.7547 or email: SheriffTips@countyofmerced.com.

Source: Merced County Sheriff's Office