Crime

Three brothers arrested as suspects in May killing of Fresno man

José, Everado, and Eduardo Valentón were booked in connection with a murder in May of 2018.
José, Everado, and Eduardo Valentón were booked in connection with a murder in May of 2018. Fresno Police Department

Three brothers are in custody in connection with a fatal shooting 46-year-old Luís Mariscal, on May 13, Fresno police reported Friday.

They were identified as brothers José Valentón, 20; Everado Valentón, 19; and Eduardo Valentón, 21.

Luís Mariscal died of gunshot wounds after a shooting in May of 2018.
Luís Mariscal died of gunshot wounds after a shooting in May of 2018. The Fresno Bee

The shooting took place in the 4800 block of East Madison Avenue, near Chestnut Avenue, where police were sent after their ShotSpotter detection system recorded multiple gunshots. Officers found Mariscal wounded nearby and rushed him to a hospital, where he died 10 days later.

Lt. David Madrigal of the Street Violence Bureau described the dispute between the suspects and Mariscal as personal, but withheld specific details.

Anyone with information about the murder is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867.

This story was originally published September 7, 2018 at 9:41 AM.

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