MERCED - The Merced Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Carlos Maldonado-Pizarro (21, Stevinson, CA) and his vehicle a Red 4 door Honda Accord with license plate 6FNJ333. On March 8, 2021, at 1253 hours the Merced Police Department was dispatched to a call of shots fired in the 1100 block of P Street.
As officers arrived, they found the 14-year-old victim suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. Emergency medical aid was provided, but those efforts were unsuccessful, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Maldonado-Pizarro has been identified as the suspect in this case and has an active warrant for his arrest.
Maldonado-Pizarro is currently wanted for homicide with gang enhancements and should be considered armed and dangerous. Members of the public should not attempt to apprehend Maldonado-Pizarro.
Maldonado-Pizarro is currently wanted for homicide with gang enhancements and should be considered armed and dangerous. Members of the public should not attempt to apprehend Maldonado-Pizarro.Anyone with information on Maldonado-Pizarro or his vehicle's whereabouts should contact the Merced Police Department at (209) 385-6912, Sgt. Jeffrey Horn at (209) 388-7739, or Detective Jeremy Salyers at (209) 388-7771, (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). If you are not in the Merced area please contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.