Merced County Sheriff deputies and the California Highway Patrol responded to the area of Beachwood Drive and Oakland Avenue for reports of gunshots being fired in the area.

When deputies arrived on-scene they found one adult male subject laying on the ground just outside a gas station suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

Deputies attempted life saving measures, but the victim was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers blocked off a section of Beachwood Drive and Oakland Avenue to investigate the shooting.

No information on suspect(s) at this time

Anyone with information regarding this incident to please call 209-385-7472. The information you provide could remain anonymous and could help solve this crime.