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Man Rushed To Hospital After Officer-Involved Shooting in Fresno’s Mayfair District

Man Rushed To Hospital After Officer-Involved Shooting in Fresno’s Mayfair District

    UPDATE: The suspect is out of surgery and is listed in stable condition.  His name is not being released at this time. –Tony Botti,Fresno County Sheriff – Coroner’s PIO. FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man is in the hospital after an Officer-Involved Shooting in Fresno’s Mayfair District. The shooting took place on the 3400…MORE

Attempted Burglary in Northwest Fresno Leaves More Questions Than Answers

Attempted Burglary in Northwest Fresno Leaves More Questions Than Answers

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An attempted burglary in northwest Fresno leaves more questions than answers. Around noon on Friday, Fresno Police responded to a report of shots fired, just east of Marks on Barstow. Fresno Police arrived and saw shell casings in the front lawn of a home.   Fresno County Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony…MORE

South Valley Child Molester Faces Life in Prison

South Valley Child Molester Faces Life in Prison

EXETER, Calif. (KMJ) — An Exeter man is facing life behind bars for child molestation. 34-year-old Jon Weldon was found guilty Friday of sexually abusing two girls under the age of 10, between 2015 and 2016. Weldon is due to be sentenced next month. He faces up to 105 years-to-life in state prison.MORE

“Courageous” Davis Police Officer Fatally Shot While Investigating Crash

“Courageous” Davis Police Officer Fatally Shot While Investigating Crash

DAVIS (KMJ/AP) — A 22 year old police officer has died after a man opened fire on her while she was investigating a three-car crash, according to Davis Police. The incident took place Thursday night. The department has not identified the suspect, who was found hours later inside a nearby home with a self-inflicted gunshot…MORE

2 Flu-Related Deaths Reported in Fresno County

2 Flu-Related Deaths Reported in Fresno County

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) has confirmed two influenza-associated deaths in Fresno County. Health officials said on Friday that it was a man and a woman under the age of 65 who died from influenza-associated illnesses. “The first influenza related deaths have occurred in Fresno County. This…MORE

Visalia Mall Evacuated, Site of Officer Involved Shooting

Visalia Mall Evacuated, Site of Officer Involved Shooting

  VISALIA, CA – The Visalia Mall was shut Thursday after shots were fired. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident that led up to an officer-involved shooting at the 2100 block of Mooney Blvd. KMJ contacted the woman, Ruby Ann Alvarado who took the photo. She said that the mall was evacuated,…MORE

Alleged Bank Robber Captured in Southwest Fresno

Alleged Bank Robber Captured in Southwest Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The suspect in Wednesday’s robbery at the Bank of the West Branch in downtown Fresno is now behind bars. 50-year-old Angel Sanchez is accused of passing a note to a teller, demanding money; he claimed he was armed. Sanchez made off with cash. Thursday, he was busted in southwest Fresno, and taken…MORE

California’s Governor Unveils $209 Billion Dollar Proposed Budget

California’s Governor Unveils $209 Billion Dollar Proposed Budget

  SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his $209-billion dollar Proposed Budget on Thursday in Sacramento. Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2019-20 “California for All” Budget proposal is a “fiscal blueprint that builds a strong financial foundation.” Gov. Newsom’s Budget boosts funding for public schools and healthcare programs, fight’s the state’s homeless epidemic and…MORE

Fresno Police Make Gains in 2018 Crime Fighting Efforts

Fresno Police Make Gains in 2018 Crime Fighting Efforts

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police make gains in their crime fighting efforts for 2018. Aggravated assaults and domestic violence were the only crimes up for the year of 2018 – by 3% (aggravated assaults) and 6% (domestic violence), but Fresno Police say they have more work to do.   During Crime View on Wednesday,…MORE

Man Found Dead In Fresno County Could Be Body Dump

Man Found Dead In Fresno County Could Be Body Dump

FRESNO (KMJ) — Detectives with Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have started their investigation into what led to a man in his early 30s being found dead by the side of the road. The discovery on Dower Avenue, south of Herndon Avenue and west of the City of Fresno, came Wednesday around 7.15am. It was initially…MORE