Merced, Ca. (11/11/2022) – On November 9, 2022, at approximately 12:36 P.M., Merced Police responded to the McDonalds at 13th and R Street for a shooting. A 9-month-old baby was shot and killed while his mother pushed him in a stroller.
Responding officers located the 9-month-old boy and his mother inside the establishment. The infant suffered from a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
He was later identified as Darius King Grigsby.
Detectives responded to the scene and took over the investigation. It was determined that the shooting occurred in the 1200 block of Q Street. Grigsby was being pushed in a stroller by his mother, who was walking down the street with her boyfriend. A vehicle drove by, and one of the occupants opened fire, striking Grigsby.
Detectives conducted a thorough canvass for witnesses and video surveillance. This investigation remains ongoing, and no suspects have been identified.
Case Number: 2022-66116
Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact Sergeant Kalvin Haygood at 209-385-6998 or by email at [email protected] or Detective Steven Odom at 209-388-7814 or by email at [email protected]
Source: Merced Police Department
