19-Year-Old Man Killed in Merced Shooting, Suspects Sought

A 19-year-old man named Iran Jermeal Hedrington was shot and killed in Merced, California, on Monday night. The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. in an alley near Martin Luther King Jr. Way and 18th Street, following a confrontation between Hedrington and several other individuals. Despite lifesaving efforts, Hedrington was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released a motive or suspect information but confirm that several suspects remain at large. This incident marks the third shooting in Merced this month, though authorities do not believe the incidents are connected. Investigators continue to seek public assistance to identify those responsible and urge anyone with information to contact the police.