Solomone Toki, 44, of the Bay Area, was found dead in Fresno’s Roeding Park died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. (Fresno PD)
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A man found dead Thursday afternoon in Fresno’s Roeding Park died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement.
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Officers were called to the park at 12:51 p.m. to assist emergency medical personnel, who had responded to a report of an unresponsive man found by park employees, authorities said.
The Fresno County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Solomone Toki, 44, of the Bay Area.
He was discovered with a gunshot wound to his left leg and an AK-47-style pistol underneath him, police said.

Detectives determined that the wound was self-inflicted and led to his death.
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Homicide detectives and the Fresno County Coroner’s Office are investigating the circumstances surrounding Toki’s death.
Police said he had a criminal history in the Bay Area but no known interactions with Fresno law enforcement.
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Investigators are still trying to determine why Toki was in Fresno and armed with a gun.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Detective J. Adney at (559) 621-2445, Detective M. Moreno at (559) 621-2443, or Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867). Callers can remain anonymous.
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