Man shot and killed in broad daylight in southwest Fresno
A man in his 30s was killed in a drive-by shooting Tuesday afternoon in southwest Fresno.
The homicide happened around 4 p.m. near East George Avenue and South Tupman Street when officers heard shots fired from a half-mile away, Lt. Anthony DeWall said.
Officers learned there was a shooting victim.
Officers drove to the location, but family members had transported the man to Community Regional Medical Center, where he died.
Police identified the victim as 29-year old Willie Lee Barnes of Fresno.
So far, there are no suspect information. Detectives on Wednesday determined it was a drive-by shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867 or can remain anonymous, or call detectives at 559-621-2446 or 559-621-2451.
This story was originally published July 21, 2020 at 5:33 PM.
