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Man killed in west Fresno stabbing. Police searching for a suspect

Police are investigating a fatal stabbing in west Fresno that left one man dead.

Police responded to reports of a stabbing near Hedges and Wheeler avenues — close to the intersection of Polk and Olive — about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sgt. Diana Trueba Vega said.

A male victim was transported to a nearby hospital and died.

Police are investigating and working to identify a suspect. They have not released the victim’s identity.

This story was originally published February 24, 2026 at 3:51 PM.

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Nick Fenley
The Fresno Bee
Nick Fenley is a reporter covering education, lawsuits, breaking news and more for The Fresno Bee. He’s originally from the Imperial Valley and has been with The Bee since 2025.
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