Crime

19-year-old Parlier man dies following an altercation at apartment complex

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Crime

A 19-year-old Parlier man died Friday evening following an altercation at an apartment complex, police said.

The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office identified the man as Julio Diaz of Parlier.

Officers said Diaz was involved in a physical altercation around 6:30 p.m. at the complex on the 500 block of Bigger St. in Parlier. He was dropped off by a friend at Adventist Health Hospital in Reedley where he later died, authorities said.

Parlier police requested the Fresno County Sheriff’s homicide detectives to take over the investigation.

Detectives said the incident was gang-related but no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked contact Sgt. Jon Alvarado at 559-600-8200 or Valley CrimeStoppers at 559-498-7867 and can remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

This story was originally published September 26, 2020 at 3:23 PM.

Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee
Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription
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