Argument escalates into fatal shooting, crash in south Fresno, police say

A man was killed in south Fresno on Friday evening after an argument escalated into a shooting, according to police Lt. Tim Tietjen.

An argument between the victim and the suspect began on Cherry and Church avenues around 7 p.m., Tietjen said, and the victim was hit by gunfire while he was driving.

He crashed into a light pole at Sarah Street and Church Avenue, where he was found dead by officers. The shooter fled.

Tietjen said police are not releasing the victim’s age or identity, nor a description of the suspect or suspect vehicle at this time.

Church Avenue near Sarah Street was closed as police continued to investigate.

This story was originally published May 17, 2019 at 9:29 PM with the headline "Argument escalates into fatal shooting, crash in south Fresno, police say."