Crime

Clovis police investigate after man found critically injured on canal

A Clovis police vehicle is shown in this photo released Oct. 20, 2023, by the department.
A Clovis police vehicle is shown in this photo released Oct. 20, 2023, by the department. CLOVIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
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  • Clovis officers found a man critically injured on canal south of Barstow.
  • Victim transported to local hospital and remains in critical condition.
  • Detectives seek surveillance footage and tips from midnight to 1 a.m.

A badly injured man was found by Clovis officers Thursday morning.

The victim was located at 1 a.m. on the canal south of Barstow Avenue, between Peach and Willow avenues.

The man was taken to a hospital and is in critical condition.

Detectives investigating the incident ask anyone with surveillance camera footage or who was in the area between midnight and 1 a.m. to call Valley Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867 and remain anonymous, or leave a tip on the Clovis Police app. Tipsters can call the Clovis Police Crime Tip Line at 559-324-2459.

This story was originally published December 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM.

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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