Modesto Man Fatally Shot on Leon Avenue; Suspect Arrested Following Rapid Investigation
MODESTO, CA — “On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 6:42 p.m., deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 600 block of Leon Avenue in Modesto. Upon arrival, Donnie Boatman, a 38-year-old man was discovered suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel transported Boatman to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased despite life- saving efforts by medical staff.
Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Investigators were provided initial leads, including a vehicle reported to be fleeing from the scene. This, along with additional information led to identifying a 34-year-old male suspect. On July 3, Dontae Galindo was arrested approximately one mile from the original crime scene within the city of Modesto.
Galindo was booked into the Stanislaus County Jail on charges of murder and felon in possession of a firearm. His criminal history includes prior arrests for attempted murder, drug possession and manufacturing, obstructing a peace officer, and other offenses.
The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate this incident. Anyone with information regarding this case is strongly encouraged to contact Detective Summerton at (209) 525-7117 or make an anonymous tip by calling Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers at (866) 602- 7463.”
