Suspect pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of Parlier farmworker

Tuesday, June 6, 2023
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man suspected of killing a Parlier farmworker pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder.

Francisco Munoz, 26, was one of 34 people arrested last month following a multi-agency investigation in Fresno County that focused on violent crimes and gang members.
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The victim, 52-year-old Silvano Mendoza, was on his way to work two years ago this month when he was shot and killed.

Munoz is scheduled to be back in court next month.
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