Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Kayaker Dies on Kings River-Fresno Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Team Responds

Kayaker Dies on Kings River-Fresno Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Team Responds

[Photo: File/FSO] FRESNO , CA (KMJ) – A kayaker is dead, after an incident Thursday on the Kings River. Three people were kayaking on the river when tragedy struck just before 9:00am, and the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office got a GPS alert. “Basically they had some sort of an emergency device that send some sort…MORE

Detective Accused Of Accidentally Killing Sergeant Enters Plea

Detective Accused Of Accidentally Killing Sergeant Enters Plea

FRESNO (KMJ) — A not guilty plea has now been entered by Detective Jared Mullis, accused of accidentally killing his Fresno County Sheriff’s Office colleague Sergeant Rod Lucas. He stood tall and remained silent inside Fresno County Superior Court Thursday morning, letting his attorney Roger Wilson speak for him. “This is a bad situation for…MORE

Seven In The Hospital After Suspected Fresno Gang Shooting

Seven In The Hospital After Suspected Fresno Gang Shooting

FRESNO (KMJ) — Seven people are now in the hospital following what Fresno PD describes as a gang-on-gang shooting. The initial report came at 11.38pm Tuesday via the department’s ShotSpotter system. It pointed officers in the direction of Mariposa and A Street. There they found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds, and found a further…MORE

Suspect In Fatal Visalia Officer Involved Shooting Identified

Suspect In Fatal Visalia Officer Involved Shooting Identified

VISALIA (KMJ) — A suspect is dead after an officer involved shooting in Visalia. Franklin Donald Oden was confirmed deceased by Police Chief Jason Salazar Tuesday evening. The events which led up to his death began early that morning, after Visalia Police responded to an address near Houston Avenue and Ben Maddox Way around 3am.…MORE

20 Year-old Fresno Woman Disappears-Police Looking Into Possible Scenarios

20 Year-old Fresno Woman Disappears-Police Looking Into Possible Scenarios

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 20-year-old Fresno woman has disappeared, now Fresno police are looking into possible scenarios Lucy Xiong left her home on Friday, July 28, after an argument with her mother. She was speaking on her cell phone with her boyfriend but the call dropped suddenly and Xiong has not been heard from…MORE

Felony Charges Filed Against Driver In Fatal Bus Crash

Felony Charges Filed Against Driver In Fatal Bus Crash

MERCED (KMJ) — Charges have now been filed against the driver involved in a fatal bus crash near Livingston. Merced County District Attorney’s office made the announcement Tuesday. The incident on August 2nd 2016 claimed four lives and seriously injured eight passengers. Mario David Vasquez is now facing four felony counts of vehicular manslaughter and…MORE

“Roc It Forward” Collecting Donations For Fire Victims

“Roc It Forward” Collecting Donations For Fire Victims

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Clovis mother who experienced loss is collecting donations for fire victims. Sharla Deaton wants to help residents affected by the Detwiler Fire. It’s part of her campaign to give back called “Roc it Forward” in honor of her late son, Rocco, who died more than a year ago in an…MORE