Fresno Motel 6 manager shot repeatedly after trying to evict woman, police say
A Fresno motel guest who’d overstayed her welcome repeatedly shot the manager when he tried to evict her Saturday evening, police said.
The shooting happened just after 7 p.m., at the Motel 6 near North Barcus and West Shaw avenues, by Highway 99.
Fresno Police said the Motel 6 manager attempted to evict the guest when a disturbance followed and shots were fired.
Police said the motel manager, who is in his 30s, was shot several times to the lower half of his body. He was in critical condition at Community Regional Medical Center.
Police used a helicopter to help track down the suspect and soon after detained a woman who is believed to be the shooter.
The woman, who is also in her 30s, claimed she was shot, as well.
Police were not sure who fired shots first or who shot the woman. Officers were canvasing the scene for more evidence.
It was not immediately known how long the woman had overstayed her welcome at the motel.
This story was originally published May 7, 2022 at 7:48 PM.
