Man killed in shooting at Fresno condo complex. Suspect in custody, police say
UPDATE: Fresno police on Wednesday identified the victim as Randy Harless, 61. The department also said the suspect arrested Tuesday has been booked on murder charges.
ORIGINAL STORY: A 60-year-old man was shot and killed at an apartment complex in southeast Fresno on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
The homicide — the 40th in Fresno this year — happened around 3:30 p.m. at the Ranchwood Condominiums on East Lane Avenue near South Winery Avenue.
The victim was shot in the upper torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers say it is unknown if the disturbance started outside or inside before the shooting.
Witnesses told police they saw someone walking away from the scene and then go into a unit at the same complex.
Police at 5:45 p.m. were surrounding the unit. At 9 p.m., police said the suspect was in custody.
Cervantes said they were in the process of securing a search warrant who they believed is responsible for the shooting. Police were able to locate the suspect hiding in adjacent apartment.
The suspect, Cervantes said, came out and immediately collapsed to the ground.
“He was not injured by police,” Cervantes said. “It is unknown for what reason for him to collapse, whether he was dehydrated or otherwise.”
The suspect was taken in an ambulance.
This story was originally published July 13, 2021 at 5:53 PM.
