Homicide investigation underway after man found shot to death in Fresno County

Anthony Galaviz

January 9, 2025 at 12:34 p.m.·1 min read

Homicide detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office investigated a fatal shooting that happened early Thursday morning near Parlier.

Deputies responded just after 3 a.m. of shots being fired near the intersection of South Academy and East Adams avenues and found a man on the ground with gunshot wounds.

Deputies attempted life-saving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead.

The motive for the shooting was unknown.

Detectives collected evidence and spoke with residents in the area.

No suspect(s) have been identified.

The homicide is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call detective Antunez at 559-600-8221 or Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867, www.valleycrimestoppers.org and will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Reference case #25-280.

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