Modesto, CA – Late Night Security Check Call Turns Into Homicide Investigation 
On November, 17th 2016 at approximately 10:30 PM, Modesto Police Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1000 Block of Edison Ave after receiving the request for a security check. Officers arrived and contacted 61 year old resident Steven Oliver. During their investigation officers checked the residence and located an adult female with an apparent gunshot wound. AMR responded and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. The victim has been identified at 61 year old Sylvia Oliver, Steven’s wife.
Modesto Police Department Homicide Detectives were called out and took over the investigation. Details surrounding incident and motives have yet to be determined as the investigation is in the preliminary stages. Steven Oliver has been booked into the Stanislaus County Jail for Homicide.
We ask that if anyone has information regarding this case to contact Modesto Police Department Detective Parsons at (209) 342-9130, or you can call Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters may also text information to Crime Stoppers at 274637. Just type “TIP704” along with your message.
For further information regarding this news release, contact Officer Billy Boyle at [email protected]
Address/Location
Modesto Police Department
600 10th St
Modesto, CA 95354
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 209-572-9500
