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Neighbor Killed Fresno Man With Shot Through Apt. Wall, Police Say

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Victor Becerra, 51, died Monday after being hit by a single bullet fired from an adjoining apartment, Fresno police say. (Fresno PD)
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Early signs suggest that a 51-year-old northwest Fresno man was shot to death Monday afternoon by a neighbor who was careless with a gun.

“This is a tragic event for the victim’s family. The Fresno Police Department would like to remind the public about practicing proper gun safety when handling firearms.” — Fresno Police Lt. Bill Dooley

Victor Becerra died from a single gunshot after emergency life-saving efforts failed, Fresno police said in a Tuesday news release.

According to Lt. Bill Dooley, the bullet penetrated a common wall between the shooter’s apartment and that of the victim.

‘Tragic Event’

Dooley said that the shooter is cooperating with police in the homicide investigation. However, the department isn’t releasing the suspect’s name because the investigation is ongoing.

“This is a tragic event for the victim’s family,” Dooley said. “The Fresno Police Department would like to remind the public about practicing proper gun safety when handling firearms.”

The apartment complex where the victim was struck is in the 4100 block of North Blythe Avenue.

 Do You Have a Tip?

Anyone with additional information on this case can contact homicide detective Ryan Rockwell at (559) 621-2448 or detective Scott Gray at (559) 621-2451. Tipsters can also supply information to Valley Crime Stoppers at 498-STOP (7867).

Bill McEwen is news director and columnist for GV Wire. He joined GV Wire in August 2017 after 37 years at The Fresno Bee. With The Bee, he served as Opinion Editor, City Hall reporter, Metro columnist, sports columnist and sports editor through the years. His work has been frequently honored by the California Newspapers Publishers Association, including authoring first-place editorials in 2015 and 2016. Bill and his wife, Karen, are proud parents of two adult sons, and they have two grandsons. You can contact Bill at 559-492-4031 or at Send an Email

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