Police: Man shot twice in Southeast Fresno

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Monday, May 6, 2019
Police: Man shot twice in Southeast Fresno
Officers say they found the victim at Ventura and 6th Street just before 1 p.m.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Police are investigating after a man was shot twice in the back in Southeast Fresno.

Officers say they found the victim at Ventura and 6th Street just before 1 p.m.

The victim told investigators he had just purchased a vehicle and had driven to East Balch Avenue when unknown suspects started shooting at him.

Police believe the shooting was not a random incident. They say the suspects were last seen driving eastbound toward Cedar Avenue.

The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

There was no indication of the shooting being gang-related.

If you have information about this case, you are urged to contact Valley Crime Stoppers. You could be eligible to receive a cash reward if you provide information anonymously that leads to an arrest. To leave a tip, call 559-498-7867, or fill out the form at ABC30.com/CrimeStoppers.