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Three people shot in central Fresno

Three people were shot in the 300 block of North San Pablo Avenue in central Fresno.
Three people were shot in the 300 block of North San Pablo Avenue in central Fresno. Larry Valenzuela

Three men in their 20s were shot Thursday evening in the 300 block of North San Pablo Avenue, near East McKenzie Avenue, according to Fresno police.

Details are preliminary, and the victims are believed to have nonfatal injuries, according to Lt. Michael Landon. The shooting was reported around 8:20 p.m. and two unknown suspects fled northbound on foot.

The motive remains under investigation. Police had the area around North San Pablo and East McKenzie blocked off after the incident, and the area is expected to be closed to traffic until around 11 p.m.

The victims were transported to the hospital for treatment.

Larry Valenzuela: 559-441-6084, @larryvalwork

This story was originally published January 18, 2018 at 9:46 PM with the headline "Three people shot in central Fresno."

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