Reward offered for information in fatal shooting of man near Winton Park

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A reward is now being offered for tips that help detectives track down the person who killed a Fresno County worker last week.

The Fresno County Sheriff's Office says it has not been able to develop leads in the murder of James Buford of Sanger.

The 69-year-old was found shot in the area of Piedra and Elwood roads near Winton Park on Wednesday, July 20.

He was contracted by Fresno County to provide on-site security for the park.

The sheriff's office says a utility worker found Buford with injuries.

He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

"He's one of those guys who shows love is an action and he showed that his whole life," said Bufford's son, James Buford Jr. "He was just doing his job taking care of his responsibilities. Someone doesn't value life as much as they should. I wish they would come forward."

A $2,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help Buford's family.