4th suspect arrested for gang-related shooting leaving 1 dead, 3 injured near Merced city hall

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced police have arrested a fourth suspect in connection to a shooting that left one dead and three others injured near city hall Saturday morning.

Police said the suspect, 17, was arrested after going to the police station to talk to detectives about his involvement in the incident.

They say detectives located an additional firearm at the minor's residence when serving search warrant Monday.

MPD previously arrested two unnamed 16-year-olds and 25-year-old Marcos Montoya of Merced soon after the shooting Saturday.

Montoya was arrested for negligent discharge of a firearm, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place and possession of an unregistered firearm, according to the MDP.

One 16-year-old was arrested for murder, and both minors were arrested for discharging a firearm at an occupied vehicle along with weapons and gang charges.

It all started when officers responded to a report of shots fired just after 3 a.m. at a parking structure on M and 19th street.

They arrived to a "chaotic" scene, with people fleeing on foot and in vehicles, some armed, they said.

They found four people with gunshot wounds.

One of the victims, identified as 18-year-old Elya Jerry Aguilar, died at the scene.

The other three were taken to regional trauma centers. Their conditions are not yet known.

Detectives determined that an exchange of gunfire started after the 16-year-old suspect arrested for murder fired numerous shots at an occupied vehicle. That teen suffered injuries from a gunshot wound and is said to be receiving medical attention.

MPD says the other minor was arrested after attempting to flee with what detectives believe was the murder weapon.

Montoya was armed and shot himself, but has non-fatal injuries, they said.

Authorities urge the public to come forward with any information.