Danny Martinez, 18, of Turlock, was identified as the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 2:26 a.m. Aug. 9.

TPD officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1100 block of Park Street in the early hours of Aug. 9. On scene, officers located an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel responded, and the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Officers secured the area and took Corey Pollard Jr., 18, of Los Banos, into custody at the scene. Based on information developed during the investigation, Pollard was later booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center for murder.
Detectives are still actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Anyone with information related to this case may contact Detective Gerardo Higareda at (209) 668-6550.

The Turlock Police Department is an active participant in the Crime Stoppers Program. Callers can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 or (866) 602-7463 and you may be eligible for a cash reward. You can also leave an anonymous tip online at www.stancrimetips.org or by texting “StanCS” to 738447.
A GoFundMe account has been created to help Martinez’s family pay for funeral expenses.

“Danny was a miracle from the very beginning. Born prematurely and needing heart surgery as a baby, he fought his way into this world and grew into a loving, funny, unforgettable young man. With his beautiful brown eyes, contagious laugh, and big heart, Danny brought so much joy and love to his family. He truly was the heart of his family,” states the GoFundMe page created by Caroline Helm.

To find the GoFundMe account, visit: https://bit.ly/4zqJHkT