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Coroner ID’s two 15-year-old boys shot to death in Fresno neighborhood

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  • Two 15-year-olds, Kash Lloyd and Gregory Smith, were killed in Fresno.
  • Two other teens affected: 14-year-old hospitalized; 17-year-old was shot at but not struck
  • Investigators seek witnesses; contact Fresno Police or Crime Stoppers.

The Fresno County Coroner’s Office on Thursday identified the two 15-year-olds killed in a shooting Monday morning.

They are Kash Lloyd and Gregory Smith, both of Fresno.

Police said the teens were returning from a nearby restaurant and heading to a friend’s home when gunfire erupted at 1:21 a.m. near the intersection of San Jose Ave. and Fourth Street, south of Barstow Avenue.

Both sustained multiple gunshot wounds. One died at the scene, and the other later died at the hospital.

A third victim, 14, remains hospitalized in stable condition after arriving as a critical case. Police said a fourth individual, 17, was also shot at but was not struck.

Investigators have not yet determined whether the shots were fired from a vehicle or by someone on foot.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Fresno Police at 559-621-7000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867.

Detectives are investigating two shooting deaths of 15-year-olds on Monday, March 23, 2026 in Fresno, California.
Detectives are investigating two shooting deaths of 15-year-olds on Monday, March 23, 2026 in Fresno, California. ANTHONY GALAVIZ agalaviz@fresnobee.com
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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