FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – A shooting investigation is underway in Merced.

It happened just before 3 p.m. at Childs Avenue and Highway 99. It is about a block away from Golden Valley High School.

It started as a domestic violence incident at an elementary school nearby.

A 39-year-old Hispanic suspect left and got into a completely unrelated road rage incident.

The suspect pulled a handgun on a male shot in another vehicle.

#BREAKING: @MercedPolice at Childs Ave and Hwy 99 after they say a road rage incident lead to a shooting. I’m told one adult male victim was hit more than once in his torso and lower body, condition is not known. Suspect described as Hispanic male in white pickup. @KSEE24 @CBS47 pic.twitter.com/P2dVbNUHge — A.J. Kato (@AJKatoTV) March 7, 2020

Authorities say the victim was shot was several times and was taken to Modesto hospital in serious condition.

Officials say the victim was shot in the torso and lower body.

Police say the suspect took off northbound Highway 99, he was taken into custody south of Modesto.

Officers will be out for several more hours as they process the scene and are asking the public to avoid the area.

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