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Man identified in deadly shooting during Fourth of July celebration in Fresno

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  • Police identified the man killed as 36-year-old Keith Breazell.
  • Officers found Breazell lying in the roadway and pronounced him dead.
  • Police say the shooting is the 14th murder of 2026; call Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867.

Police on Monday identified the man shot and killed during a Fourth of July celebration as 36-year-old Keith Breazell of Fresno.

Breazell was fatally shot at 12:50 a.m. Sunday at East Dakota Avenue and North Abby Street.

Officers arrived and found Breazell in the road. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Homicide detectives learned that several people were gathered at the location before the shooting.

Detectives are seeking witnesses who may have information about the fatal shooting.

Police said this is the 14th murder of 2026.

Anyone with information can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867, or can call the detectives at 559-621-2451 or 559-621-2445.

A person was shot and killed in Fresno, California on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The incident happened at Dakota Avenue and Abby Street.
A person was shot and killed in Fresno, California on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The incident happened at Dakota Avenue and Abby Street. 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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