MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Merced man has been arrested for attempted murder.
Detectives arrested 37-year-old Song Xiong for a shooting last Thursday.
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Police say the victim confronted a group of people using drugs at an apartment complex near Q and Third Street.
Xiong is accused of shooting at the victim, who was also armed and fired back.
The victim stayed at the scene and the group ran away.
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Investigators identified Xiong, who is a known gang member as the suspected shooter.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Merced Police.