Man Accused of Killing Friend in Northeast Fresno Pleads Not Guilty

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FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man accused of shooting and killing his friend in northeast Fresno has pleaded not guilty to a felony murder charge.

Christian Lavin appeared in court Thursday morning for his arraignment.

He’s accused of killing Roberto Roman.

It happened back on April 28 at a home on Pryor Drive and Richelle Avenue.

Detectives say the two men were drinking and wrestling in the backyard, when Lavin grabbed a gun and shot Roman.

Lavin is due back in court on July 11.