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Mariposa Sheriff’s Office finds man wanted in connection with Sunday night shooting

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Update: Attempted murder suspect dies by suicide during Modesto traffic stop

Original story:

The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office say a man wanted for attempted murder in connection with a shooting in the Coulterville area Sunday night has been located.

Keith Capron, who is suspected of shooting someone twice in the head with a handgun, was located, the Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.

Capron is originally from Vermont, the post said, and has only been known to be in the Coulterville area for a short period of time.

Capron fled the scene of the shooting in a stolen vehicle, the post said.

The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office did not provide any update on the alleged victim’s condition.

This story was originally published May 11, 2026 at 10:27 AM with the headline "Mariposa Sheriff’s Office finds man wanted in connection with Sunday night shooting."

Jim Silva
The Modesto Bee
Jim Silva has been involved in covering local sports and news for The Modesto Bee since 1996. He graduated with a degree in journalism from San Jose State.
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