Police identify victims in separate fatal shootings in Fresno. They were 19 and 25
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- Fresno police identified two 2026 homicide victims: Tamika Hoy and Joe Rodriguez.
- Hoy found injured in alley near Mayfair Blvd and Normal Ave; detectives cite shooting.
- Detectives canvass neighborhoods, seek witnesses; call Crime Stoppers 559-498-7867.
The Fresno Police Department on Monday identified two victims of unrelated Fresno homicides from last week.
They are 25-year-old Tamika Hoy and 19-year-old Joe Rodriguez.
Hoy was found at 2:11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, in an alley in the area of Mayfair Boulevard and Normal Avenue, near McKinley Avenue. Emergency medical responders noticed injuries to Hoy, who was facedown.
She was taken to Community Regional Medical Center where she died.
Officers later determined Hoy was suffering from a gunshot wound.
Homicide detectives believe a disturbance involving multiple people occurred prior to the shooting.
Detectives are seeking witnesses who may have information about the incident.
On Saturday, Jan. 24, officers responded to a shooting at 9:12 p.m. at the business complex at Dakota and Hughes avenues. Officers found Rodriguez with a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives believe a disturbance involving multiple people occurred before the shooting. They are seeking witnesses who may have information about the incident.
Anyone with information can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867, or by calling homicide detectives at 559-621-2443.
