FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A warning of random gunfire on Valley roads.
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office and Madera County Sheriff’s Office are working together warning that motorists be aware of someone shooting at cars.
One woman has been injured by gunfire.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti says it’s random but they believe the incidents are related.
“Between November 27th and December 7th, there have been four separate reports of vehicles being struck by gunfire. Two occurred in Fresno County and two occurred in Madera County. Only one case resulted in a person suffering injuries.” – Fresno County Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti.
- Around 6:45 am on November 27, 2017, a vehicle traveling on Madera Ave. (Hwy. 145) near Avenue 8 ½ was hit with bullets. This is in Madera County. No one in the vehicle was injured.
- Around 4:30 pm on December 1, 2017, a vehicle traveling on N. Dickenson Ave. near W. Shields Ave. was struck by bullets. The driver was also hit. The woman called law enforcement and was treated for her injuries, which were determined to be non-life threatening. This occurred in Fresno County.
- Around 4:30 pm on December 4, 2017, a motorist driving on Madera Ave. (Hwy. 145) near W. Barstow Ave. had their vehicle struck by gunfire. This occurred in Fresno County. No one in the vehicle was injured.
- Around 6:45 am on December 7, 2017, a vehicle traveling on Madera Ave. (Hwy. 145) near Avenue 6 was struck by gunfire. This is in Madera County. No one in the vehicle was injured.
Detectives do not have a clear description of the suspect(s) or their vehicle(s).
Victims said they heard loud bangs as another vehicle passed them, going the opposite direction on the roadway, and with the exception of the woman who was hurt, they all later checked their vehicles and found bullet holes.
Anyone with additional information contact Sheriff’s dispatchers at (559) 600-3111 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867.
Click below to listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern:
