Deputies Search for Next-Of-Kin of San Joaquin Homicide Victim

(Photo courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office)

(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office continues to look for the next of kin of a Los Angeles man found dead Friday in San Joaquin.

According to Deputies, 28-year-old Leonel Rodriguez was found around 1 p.m. outside an apartment in the 8400 Block of 6th Street. The Sheriff’s Office says Rodriguez was shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene. But, it is unknown how long his body was at that location.

Investigators say they have yet to find a person of interest or motive for the shooting. Nor have they been able to get in touch with any of family members of Leonel Rodriguez.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting can contact the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 600-8217 or Crime Stoppers at 498-STOP.