August 27, 2025 – Merced County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on August 20th, 2025, Detectives responded to the 4600 block
of Hunt Road in Gustine for a Homicide investigation. The Merced County Coroner’s Office has positively identified the victim in this incident as 55-year-old Gilberto Ramirez out of Gustine.
The Merced County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our deepest condolences to the victim’s family and friends. This investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Jose Sanchez at (209) 446-0405…