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Man, woman shot to death along river in Modesto
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MODESTO (AP) — Authorities have detained a suspect in the shooting death of two people along the Tuolumne River in Modesto.

The  man and woman, who were believed to be homeless and living near the river, were shot Sunday morning.

Stanislaus County sheriff’s officials say the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and the man was taken to a hospital where he died.

Officials say a suspect found at the scene was detained for questioning. Investigators do not believe there were any other people involved in the shooting.