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Police ID fourth homicide victim of year in Fresno. An argument led to fatal shooting

Deandre Jackson, 38 was shot and killed at Ashlan and Fruit on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.
Deandre Jackson, 38 was shot and killed at Ashlan and Fruit on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. FRESNO POLICE DEPARTMENT

The man killed in a shooting Sunday afternoon has been identified by the Fresno Police Department.

Deandre Jackson, 38 was shot multiple times at 12:37 p.m. at the 4200 block of North Fruit Avenue.

Officers arrived and found Jackson before he was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Another shooting victim was found in the 3100 block of West Norwich Avenue at 12:45 p.m. The 16-year-old was taken to the hospital and is listed in critical but stable condition.

Detectives discovered that the shooting of the 16-year-old juvenile was related to the shooting on Fruit Avenue and that there was an argument in a parking lot involving several people before the gunshots were fired.

Detectives are continuing to identify and interview witnesses, and review surveillance video.

Police said it was an isolated incident between a group of individuals who knew each other.

It is the fourth intentional homicide of 2024.

Anyone with information on this case (Case# 2402250536) can call Detectives John Espinosa at 559-621-2415 or Justin Baroni at 559-621-2516 or can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867.

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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