Body of dead woman found at Woodward Park amphitheater in Fresno

Fresno police on Tuesday morning rushed to north Fresno in response to a report of a dead body discovered at Woodward Park.

Officers responded in Code 3 – with lights and sirens – after getting information that the body of a dead woman had been found near a pond next to the Rotary Amphitheater at the park located at East Audobon Drive and North Friant Road.

The 30-year-old woman was found dead of a gunshot wound at 9:51 a.m., Lt. Mark Hudson said.

At the scene, investigators did not immediately find a firearm. In response, police were attempting to determine whether she was a victim of foul play. However, after further investigation officers located a weapon partially covered by the victim’s body.

Police around 12:20 p.m. Tuesday reported the death was being investigated as a suicide.

The victim’s purse, sunglasses and vehicle were located at the scene and there were no signs of a struggle.

This story was originally published June 4, 2019 at 10:11 AM.