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Modesto Man Found Shot To Death On Rural Road

MODESTO (CBS13) – Sheriff's detectives are investigating an overnight homicide of a Modesto man on  the side of a rural road.

The body of 32-year-old Ernie Aguayo was discovered on Lair Road near Grayson Road at around 1 a.m. Thursday by a passerby, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department.

Aguayo had suffered a gunshot sometime Wednesday evening.

There are no suspects in custody at this time.

Anyone with information about the killing is asked to call Detective Darwin Hatfield with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department at (209) 525-7100.

Callers can also leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Tipsters can also email tips at the Crime Stoppers website, or text them to CRIMES (274637) by typing "Tip704" plus the message and be eligible for a cash reward.

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