Modesto Police Department Press Release

Release Date: JULY 5, 2022

July 5, 2022 - Modesto, CA

Last night, July 4, 2022, at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Roselawn Drive for a family disturbance. During the investigation, an adult male armed with a deadly weapon, attacked one of our officers. This resulted in the officer shooting the suspect.

The officer was treated at a local hospital for the injuries he sustained during the attack and has since been released.

The suspect was transported to the hospital where he is still being treated for his injuries. He is expected to survive and is being charged with attempted murder on a police officer.

This incident is being investigated by members of MPD's Investigations Division and the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office.