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Stanislaus Sheriff is asking for assistance in an attempted homicide that occfurred on 12-02-2013. A shoting took place at the Riverbank hotel, located at 6609 3rd Street, Riverbank. The Victim was at the hotel when he was confronted by the shooter and a White female adult and an argument ensued. This contact led to the Victim being shot in the parking lot of the Riverbank hotel. The Victim sustained a gunshot wound to his face and has since been hospitalized for treatment. The shooting suspect fled the scene and was not contacted. Through investigation the shooting suspect has been identified as George Arturo Saldivar. Saldivar is described as a Hispanic male adult, 37 years old, 508 tall, 225 pounds, Black hair, Brown eyes, bald head, and clean shaven. As of 12-05-2013 an arrest warrant was issued for Saldivar on suspicion of 664/187 PC, attempted homicide. The female that was with Saldivar during the shooting has been identified as Leah Cadiz. She is a person of interest in this case and wanted for questioning at this time. Cadiz is described as a White Female adult, 37 years old, 507 tall, 175 pounds, Shoulder length Red hair and Green eyes. Saldivar and Cadiz have since been seen in the Riverbank area. Both parties have ties to the Riverbank and Modesto areas. They are believed to be on the run and Saldivar is considered armed and dangerous.The investigation is ongoing and any citizens with information regarding the incident are encouraged to contact Detective Josh Sandoval at 209-863-7158.