Crime

Possible gang shooting leaves one dead in Madera, police say

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An overnight shooting Saturday left a 22-year-old man dead in Madera, according to police.

Police got a call around 2:30 a.m. Saturday for a report of a shooting in the area of Sharon Boulevard and Wilson Street. Officers found the victim, identified as Angel Venegas, with gunshot injuries.

Venegas died at a Madera hospital shortly after he was found, police said.

The shooting is under investigation. However, police believe the killing is gang-related.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Crime Stoppers at 559-498-STOP or the department at 559-675-4220.

Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado
The Fresno Bee
Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado is a journalist at The Fresno Bee. He covers the City of Clovis and Fresno County issues. Previously he reported on poverty and inequality for The California Divide media project from CalMatters. He grew up in the southern San Joaquin Valley and has a bachelor’s degree in print journalism from Fresno State.
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