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Man fatally shot in Fresno alley, police say. Suspect and motive unknown

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  • Fresno police found a man with multiple gunshot wounds in an alleyway.
  • Officers arrived at 9:13 p.m., performed life-saving measures, victim pronounced.
  • Police recovered shell casings and canvassed for witnesses; call 559-621-7000.

A man was shot and killed Saturday in Fresno.

Officers responded to the shooting at Dakota and Hughes at 9:13 p.m. and found a man in the alleyway with multiple gunshot wounds, Fresno police Lt. Justin Hoagland said.

Life-saving measures were given, but the man was pronounced dead.

Hoagland said what led up to the shooting and the suspect’s description is unknown.

Officers are canvassing the area for additional witnesses or evidence, Hoagland said.

Shell casings were found at the scene.

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

Fresno police detectives are investigating a homicide where a man was shot and killed at Dakota and Hughes avenues on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
Fresno police detectives are investigating a homicide where a man was shot and killed at Dakota and Hughes avenues on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. ANTHONY GALAVIZ agalaviz@fresnobee.com

This story was originally published January 24, 2026 at 10:24 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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