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Deputies seeking leads in fatal assault in Fresno County. Victim had trauma

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  • Fresno County Sheriff's Office investigates fatal assault in Kingsburg Friday
  • Victim found with trauma later died at hospital; identity pending notification
  • Detectives request public tips; anonymous reports may earn a cash reward

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened Friday.

Police responded to the area of Seventh Avenue and Nevada Street in Kingsburg on a report of an assault with a deadly weapon.

Officers found a man with signs of trauma. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The name and age of the victim were not made available, pending notification of family.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sheriff’s Detective Jose Diaz at 559-600-8204 or Detective Oscar Iniguez at 559-600-8201. Those who submit tips to Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867 or www.valleycrimestoppers.org will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Reference case #25-7346.

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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