Fresno couple shot dead by their 30-year-old son, police say

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Family and friends are mourning the loss of a mother and father who were allegedly shot by their 30-year-old son Sunday.

It happened around 3:30 pm at home on 10th Street and Stuart Avenue, near Cedar and Bullard, in northeast Fresno.

The Fresno Police Department investigated for several hours.

"We found the suspect on the front lawn and two dead parents. One on the front lawn and one inside the house," said Fresno Police Lt. Mark Hudson.

Police say the father was outside, and the mother was inside.

One neighbor who wishes to remain anonymous says she still can't believe what happened to her good friends.

" I was shocked. I heard the shots, and I went to my neighbor, and I didn't see anything, and then my daughter called me and said, 'Be careful there was a shooting.' I asked who it was, and she said, 'Your neighbors, the one who helps you a lot,'" the neighbor told Action News.

She's lived in the quiet neighborhood for over 50 years. She said the victims and suspect had lived there for about 15 years.

She says the family always took care of her, shared receipts and helped her with things around her home.

"I am just sorry I lost them. I am very sorry I lost them," she said.

Another nearby neighbor who did not know them says he feels for the family and doesn't wish this on anyone.

"I feel sorry for them. They should not have to go through this, especially a mom and dad," said Steve Longarce.

Police say the suspect appeared to be uninjured. They do not yet have any information on what led to the shooting.
North 10th Street remained closed for several hours as homicide detective carry out an investigation.