05/29/2026
Police Investigating Triple H*micide In Modesto
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Per Modesto Police:
“Shortly after 9:20 a.m., officers with the Modesto Police Department responded to the 1600 block of Monterey Avenue regarding a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female, approximately 23 years old, suffering from multiple st*b wounds. She was pronounced d*ceased at the scene.
As officers continued searching the residence, they located a second adult female, approximately 54 years old, and an inf*nt ch*ld, both suffering from apparent st*b wounds. The adult female was pronounced d*ceased at the scene. The inf*nt was transported to a local hospital, where the ch*ld was later pronounced d*ceased.
An additional ch*ld approximately 4 y*ars old, was located inside the residence and transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation and clearance.
During the initial response, officers quickly established a perimeter after information gathered at the scene led investigators to believe the suspect remained in the area. The Modesto Police Department’s Hostage Negotiation Team, SWAT, and Investigations Division responded to assist.
As a precaution, Orville Wright Elementary School was placed on lockdown. Due to the anticipated duration of the law enforcement activity, Modesto City Schools coordinated the precautionary relocation of students and staff to La Loma Junior High School. St*dents and staff were safely transported, and reunification efforts were successfully completed. Modesto City Schools provided updates to parents throughout the incident, and the Modesto Police Department worked closely with school officials to help ensure the safety of all involved.
The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Joaquin Escoto, was later located hiding inside a nearby residence and taken into custody without incident. Investigators believe the suspect shared a ch*ld with one of the v*ctims.” 😢
Our condolences go out to their family and friends. 😢
