Police hunt killer after overnight shooting in central Fresno

A man was fatally shot late Thursday night near Abby and Dakota avenues, according to Fresno police.

Lt. Mark Hudson said the shooting took place about 11 p.m. in the 3700 block of North Abby Street. The man killed was identified Friday afternoon by the Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office as Devonte Dickerson.

The 29-year-old victim was standing in front of a residence when he was shot. Police learned of the shooting when the department's ShotSpotter system activated. A 911 call for help came in a short time later.

The victim was found on the grass outside an apartment complex and rushed to Community Regional Medical Center, where he died.

This story was originally published July 6, 2018 at 8:30 AM.