Two people were injured early Saturday morning when gunfire erupted outside the Denny’s restaurant in Turlock.
The shooting left a 19-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to the abdomen and a 33-year-old man had a gunshot wound to his chest. Both victims were in stable condition.
The shooter was able to flee the area and remains at large.
It is suspected the shooting was gang-related said Turlock Police Sgt. Nino Amifar.
The incident happened about 4:15 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot of the Denny’s at 1991 Lander Ave.
According to the police report, the two groups had been inside eating and when they were leaving a verbal argument started in the parking lot.
The dispute escalated into a physical fight and then one man pulled out a gun and started shooting, Amifar said.
The shooter left with two other men in a silver vehicle and were last seen headed north on Highway 99. No other suspect information was available.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the Turlock Police Department at 668-5550 or Crime Stoppers at 521-4636. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
To contact Sabra Stafford, e-mail sstafford@turlockjournal.com or call 634-9141 ext. 2002.