Merced County detectives investigating homicide in Dos Palos

DOS PALOS, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Merced County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide in Dos Palos.

Deputies say a man was killed in the area of West Palm Avenue and Denton and Leak Road.

The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Christian Castillo from Dos Palos.

Authorities say the investigation is in its early stages, and they have not released any other details at this point.

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