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Fight leads to deadly shooting in Fresno neighborhood, police say

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  • Fresno police say a man was shot and killed around 3 a.m. on N. Ninth Street.
  • Police say a fight preceded the shooting; motive remains under investigation.
  • Victim identity not released; police ask anyone with tips to call 559-621-7000.

A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Fresno.

Fresno police said the shooting happened at 3 a.m. in the 1300 block of N. Ninth Street, near Olive Avenue.

Police said a fight took place before shots were fired.

The motive for the shooting is being investigated, and the suspect’s description is unknown.

The victim’s identity has not been released.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 559-621-7000.

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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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