Originally published as a Modesto Police Department Facebook post:
“Modesto Police Department Press Release
Release Date: May 11, 2022
Detectives from MPD’s Violent Crimes Unit are continuing their investigation into the shooting of 39-year-old Robert Otero of Modesto. Robert was shot on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at about 10:30 p.m. in the area of Dallas Avenue and Park Hurst Way. When officers arrived in the area, they located Robert down in the roadway suffering from gunshot wounds. Medical aid was provided, but Robert succumbed to his injuries.
A subject associated with this investigation was arrested in Turlock on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Twenty-eight-year-old Julio Hernandez of Turlock was arrested and charged with felon in possession of a firearm, person prohibited from possessing a firearm and for prior felony convictions while using a firearm.
Detectives are continuing to sort through the details and evidence surrounding this shooting.
Witnesses are encouraged to contact Detective Lawrence at LawrenceJ@modestopd.com or Crime Stoppers at 209-521-4636.”
