Suspect arrested in connection to Mariposa County shooting

Saturday, February 15, 2020
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man wanted by the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office for attempted murder has been caught and arrested.

Authorities say 41-year-old Jeron Roberts was taken into custody by police in a Walmart parking lot in Modesto.
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Investigators tell us they were able to find him down by tracking down his vehicle.

Deputies say Roberts got in a physical fight with someone Friday, and that fight escalated he allegedly pulled out his gun and shot the victim.
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This all happened in the Greeley Hill area. The victim was flown to a valley hospital and his condition is unknown at this time.

Detectives say Roberts is on parole, suffers from mental illness and is known to have gang affiliations.
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