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Suspect Shot By Police Outside Mother’s Northeast Fresno Home

Suspect Shot By Police Outside Mother’s Northeast Fresno Home

FRESNO (KMJ) — A suspect is in a stable condition in the hospital after an officer-involved shooting in Northeast Fresno. Police were alerted at around 1.20am, after dispatch received a 911 call from a woman about her brother who was possibly armed and suicidal. Dispatch relayed to officers that the suspect, identified as Patrick William…MORE

Man Accused of Trying to Lure Women into His Truck Caught in Clovis

Man Accused of Trying to Lure Women into His Truck Caught in Clovis

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ) — A man accused of trying to lure several women into his truck has been busted by Clovis PD. 32-year-old Lammar Carey of Fresno is behind bars on felony charges of attempted kidnapping, after a witness managed to take a photo of him, and the license plate on his truck. Investigators are asking…MORE

Fresno Airman Killed In Ukraine Plane Crash Identified

Fresno Airman Killed In Ukraine Plane Crash Identified

FRESNO (KMJ) — The airman from Fresno’s 144th Fighter Wing who was killed in a plane crash in Ukraine has been officially identified. Lt. Col. Seth “Jethro” Nehring died with Ukranian pilot Col. Ivan Petrenko during what was described as a routine familiarization training flight. The two airmen were in a Ukrainian SU-27UB fighter aircraft…MORE

Mac the Mountain Lion at Applegate Park Zoo in Merced Passes Away

Mac the Mountain Lion at Applegate Park Zoo in Merced Passes Away

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Mac, a Mountain Lion at the Applegate Park Zoo in Merced, has passed away, zoo officials announced. The Zoo says he was taken to the vet for surgery last Saturday for digestive issues, but he did not make it. Mac was rescued at 5 weeks old. The Zoo says he was…MORE

Shopper Beat-Up During Violent Robbery Outside Southwest Fresno Market

Shopper Beat-Up During Violent Robbery Outside Southwest Fresno Market

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man beats up and robs a shopper outside of a Southwest Fresno Market. Around 7:00 pm on September 8th, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says the violent robbery took place outside the Valentine Market at the intersection of Valentine and Church Avenues.     Surveillance video shows a tan or…MORE

REPORT: U.S. Service Member Killed in Jet Crash in Ukraine

REPORT: U.S. Service Member Killed in Jet Crash in Ukraine

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A United States service member was reportedly killed in a crash in Ukraine on Tuesday. Members of the U.S. Air Force, including the Air National Guard 144th Fighter Wing, based in Fresno, are participating in a special operation in Ukraine, as part of Clear Sky 2018. The training exercise included U.S.…MORE

Fresno Home Destroyed By Fire – Crews Suspect Homeless People

Fresno Home Destroyed By Fire – Crews Suspect Homeless People

FRESNO (KMJ) — The investigation has begun after a fire destroyed a home in Southeast Fresno, but crews suspect that homeless people are responsible. The blaze close to Jensen and Willow Avenues was first reported around 5am Tuesday, sending crews to a well established fire. “Smoke and fire was coming out of every window and…MORE

Sheriff Says Deputy Who Fatally Shot Teen Saved His Brother’s Life

Sheriff Says Deputy Who Fatally Shot Teen Saved His Brother’s Life

WOODVILLE (KMJ) — Footage from body worn cameras has been collected for review following the fatal shooting of a 17 year old in Woodville. The incident took place Sunday evening, at a home close to the intersection of Avenue 160 and Road 168. Deputies were called to the scene around 8pm after reports of a…MORE

New Evidence Released On What May Have Caused Deadly Ferguson Fire

New Evidence Released On What May Have Caused Deadly Ferguson Fire

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fire officials reveal new details on what may have sparked the Ferguson Fire. The nearly 97,000 acre Mariposa County Blaze burned for between this past July and August. U.S. Forest Service Officials investigating the cause say overheated pieces of catalytic converter are responsible for fire, but because the pieces relatively…MORE