Do you know this person? $10k reward offered in Merced homicide

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Merced Police Department is offering a $10,000 reward for a Merced antheral who they accidental is connected to a May 2024 homicide.

Merced investigators accidental connected May 13, astir 8:00 p.m., officers responded to a shooting successful the 1700 artifact of Conestoga Drive. When officers arrived they recovered 36-year-old Dennis Xiong, who had a azygous gunshot wound. Xiong died astatine the scene.

Investigators accidental they person identified respective radical progressive successful this case. 

Merced Police accidental they are present asking for the public’s assistance successful locating 19-year-old Adrian Rocha who is wanted for homicide. 

19-year-old Adrian Rocha

Police accidental they are besides looking for Aaron Ortez, and Ramon Preciado who were contiguous with Rocha during the shooting and are wanted for questioning astir this investigation.

The Xiong household was capable to connection a $10, 000 reward for immoderate accusation starring to the apprehension of Rocha, according to Police.

Merced Police are asking anyone with immoderate accusation regarding this transgression to interaction Detective Edwin Arias astatine 209-388-7826 oregon by email astatine AriasE@CityofMerced.org.