Markazsa Perry, 31, was fatally shot Wednesday on East Sampson Avenue, prompting an ongoing investigation by Fresno police. (Fresno PD)
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Markazsa Perry, 31, was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon in Fresno, the Fresno Police Department said in a news release.
Officers were dispatched near the intersection of Samson and Lee avenues around 4:15 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting victim, the authorities said.
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Officers found Perry suffering from a gunshot wound.
Perry was transported to Community Regional Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead shortly after arrival, police said.
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Homicide detectives have launched an investigation but have not yet determined a motive for the shooting.
Investigators are canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage from the area.
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Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Fresno Police Department.
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