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Detectives investigating suspicious death on a Fresno canal bank, police say

Fresno police investigate a suspcious death of a man near the canal bank on Clinton Avenue, near Valentine Aveue on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Fresno police investigate a suspcious death of a man near the canal bank on Clinton Avenue, near Valentine Aveue on Monday, May 18, 2026. agalaviz@fresnobee.com
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  • A man was found dead on a Fresno canal bank Monday afternoon.
  • Police say the man sustained several injuries and was pronounced dead.
  • Detectives classify the death as suspicious and seek public tips to 559-621-7000.

A man was found dead on a canal bank in Fresno on Monday.

Officers responded around 4 p.m. to Clinton Avenue near Shields Avenue following reports of an unconscious man.

When officers arrived, they found the man dead. Police said he had sustained several injuries.

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death, which police are classifying as suspicious.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Fresno police at 559-621-7000.

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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