Suspect and victim identified in Fresno homicide that turned into officer-involved shooting

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno police have released the name of the suspect who allegedly killed a man in southeast Fresno and then shot an officer.

He is identified as Andy Morales.

Officers were called to a neighborhood near Platt and Eighth Street at about 5 pm Saturday for a Shotspotter activation.

As they investigated, police say Morales drove up and opened fire on a police sergeant as he sat in his patrol car.

Despite being shot, the sergeant chased Morales about a block until he crashed. There was then an exchange of gunfire.

Morales was shot and died at the hospital.

The Sergeant was shot in both legs and is expected to recover.

The homicide victim is identified as Mario Tenora. He was found dead in a home.

Police say he had been shot and stabbed.

Officials say he was a lifelong friend of Morales.

Police added that Morales was a known gang member who had an extensive criminal history.