Man critically wounded after shooting breaks out at party in southwest Fresno

A man was shot and critically wounded during a party Tuesday night in southwest Fresno.

The shooting happened sometime after 7 p.m. near South Clara and West North avenues.

Fresno Police said a 51-year-old man suffered two to three gunshot wounds to his lower body.

Officers rendered aid on the victim before emergency medical services arrived and transported the man to Fresno Community Regional Medical Center.

Police said the man is in stable condition after undergoing surgery.

Lt. Brian Valles said little information was known about why the shooting occurred or any description on a possible suspect since police have received little cooperation from those in attendance at the party.

Officers did find two shell casings but no firearm, Valles added.

Police was seeking a search warrant to go inside the house where the party occurred.

This story was originally published February 8, 2022 at 9:37 PM.