Fatal shooting in rural Fresno County was self-defense, sheriff’s office says

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has identified a 27-year-old man who was shot and killed at a home in the rural community of Tranquility.

The sheriff’s office also found the shooting to be self-defense.

Mark Castro, of San Joaquin, was found dead inside a travel trailer on West Lincoln Avenue around 1:40 p.m. Wednesday by deputies responding to a gunshot call. An investigation showed that Castro had forced himself into the trailer and was confronted by the homeowner, who told Castro to leave.

In a statement on Friday, the sheriff’s office said Castro did not leave and “presented a threat to the homeowner.

“In return, the homeowner shot Castro and he died as a result of his injury.“

An investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information related to the case can contact Detective Frank Perez at 559-600-8207, or Valley Crime Stoppers online or by phone.

This story was originally published September 24, 2021 at 10:01 AM.