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Student Arrested in Shooting Near McLane High. Search for Second Shooter Ongoing.
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By Anthony W. Haddad
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August 22, 2024

A 16-year-old student fired shots near McLane High School in Fresno, leading to the arrest of one suspect. Law enforcement continues to search for a second shooter and investigate social media threats. (Homes.com)

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Sheriff’s deputies have arrested one juvenile in connection with shots fired Wednesday afternoon near McLane High School and are searching for a second suspected shooter.

In a Thursday morning news release, Fresno County Sheriff’s spokesman Tony Botti said that no one was struck by bullets in the shooting, which he described as apparently being gang-related.

The arrested 16-year-old student was booked into juvenile hall on multiple felony charges, Botti said.

“Deputies continue to follow leads (and have) developed information about a possible second boy armed with a gun.  He has not yet been captured,” Botti said.

He said that additional officers and law enforcement resources are stationed at the school to ensure the safety of McLane High students.

Threats Posted Online

In addition, Fresno police are investigating threats to McLane High posted on social media.

On Wednesday, dispatchers received reports of gunfire near the AutoZone store at Clinton and Cedar avenues in Fresno. They found no gunshot victims but said that bullets struck a parked vehicle and a building.

The disturbance stemmed from a confrontation involving a large group of students. Witnesses provided descriptions of the individuals involved, including the gunman.

Have Information?

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 600-3111. Those with information about the online threats should reach out to the Fresno Police Department at (559) 621-7000.

Justin Garza High School Put on Lockdown

Fresno Police Department spokesman Lt. Bill Dooley said Thursday morning that Justin Garza High School was temporarily put on lockdown while officers served search warrants in the 6500 block of West Ashlan Avenue.

During the warrant search, there was a short standoff with a suspect before he was arrested, Dooley said.

He emphasized that the school lockdown was ordered “only due to the proximity of the search warrant — there was never any direct threat to the school or students.”

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Anthony W. Haddad,
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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and has an MBA at Fresno State, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

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