Suspect Arrested in Shooting of 7-Eleven Clerk in Merced
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A suspect has been apprehended in connection to two separate shootings in Merced, California. The incidents involved the fatal shooting of a teenager at a Halloween party and the shooting of a convenience store clerk.
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The clerk was shot in the chest during an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven on Gerard Avenue and Carmel Road near Highway 99. The incident occurred around 3 am last Tuesday. The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Darrion Wayne Murphy, allegedly grabbed money from the cash register before shooting the clerk. Fortunately, the clerk was taken to the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
Following the incident, the Merced Police Department launched an investigation and identified Murphy as the shooter. A warrant for his arrest was issued the next day. Additionally, during the course of the investigation, authorities linked Murphy to another shooting that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy named Renzo Arellano. Arellano was shot during a Halloween party at a nearby residence on Friday, October 27.
On Tuesday night, Murphy was apprehended in Le Grand, a town located outside of Merced. He now faces charges of murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, and other weapons offenses. He has been booked into the Merced County Jail.
The community is relieved that the suspect has been taken into custody, bringing a sense of closure to these tragic events. The police have commended their officers and investigators for their diligent work in solving these cases.
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As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. They are working to ensure that justice is served for the victims and their families.
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