Man killed in Fresno shooting was innocent bystander at barbershop with kids, police say

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The man who was shot and killed in central Fresno on Saturday has been identified as 44-year-old Jampier Quintero.

The shots rang out at Los Viejones Barbershop on Belmont and Van Ness before 5:15 pm.

Fresno police say there was some sort of argument that led up to the shooting.

However, a witness said only one question was asked by the shooter before he fired through the barber's cape at a man in another chair.

Investigators said the suspect kept shooting as he ran out of the business.

Three people were hit, including a 20-year-old and a 17-year-old who authorities believe were part of the initial incident.

Investigators say an innocent bystander, 44-year-old Jampier Quintero, was shot and killed.

"Tragically, Mr. Jampier Quintero, who was there at that location with his 11-year-old and his 5-year-old son to get a haircut, was struck by gunfire," said Fresno Police Lt. Paul Cervante.s

When officers arrived, they found the 20-year-old and Quintero in the parking lot outside the shop.

They said the 17-year-old was found injured down the street, less than a mile away.

All three were taken to the hospital -- the other victims were treated and released but Quintero never got to go back home.

"Here we have a family, instead of celebrating Easter Sunday, they're having to mourn the fact their husband is dead, their brother is dead, and the father is dead," said Lt. Cervantes.

He says investigators were able to collect some surveillance video from the scene, but nothing that has helped them identify the shooter.

Lt. Cervantes has a strong message for witnesses.

"If you're okay with a shooting happening in broad daylight, if you're okay with a father of two being mortally wounded or struck by gunfire, resulting in his death, then don't call us," said Lt. Cervantes.

"But if you're not okay with it, if you are not okay with this happening in your community, I beg you, give us a call."

Police are investigating possible gang ties but say Quintero was not involved with gangs.

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