Man shot and killed in southwest Fresno, police searching for suspects

Saturday, August 8, 2020
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno police are searching for suspects after a man was shot to death early Saturday morning.

Officers were called to 10th Street and Calwa Avenue around 1 am.
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They say the victim was visiting his grandfather and had just walked away from the home when someone opened fire.

The 31-year-old was found lying on the street outside the Calwa Hotel with gunshot wounds to his upper torso.
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First responders performed CPR, but the victim died at the scene.

Family members have identified him as Joseph Lara. They say he was a hardworking man who loved his two children.

Witnesses reported what appeared to be two male suspects running from the scene.



No arrests have been made.
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