Fresno Men Linked to 2024 Shooting Death

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 4 months ago on

January 22, 2025

Robert Saldana (left), 42, and Gary Guerra, 55, are suspects in a shooting that killed Jonathan Franco, 43, in 2024. (Fresno County SO)

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

Homicide detectives have linked two Fresno men in connection with the April 2024 killing of Jonathan Franco, 43, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

Robert Saldana, 42, who has been in the Fresno County Jail since August 2024 following a robbery arrest, now faces an additional charge of murder, authorities said. He is being held without bail.

Gary Guerra, 55, was taken into custody on Saturday. He is also charged with murder and remains in jail with bail set at $1 million.

Deputies found Franco lying deceased in an alleyway along South Frank Avenue between East Muscat and East Grand avenues, in the early morning hours of April 30, 2024.

He had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the upper body.

Got a Tip?

Detectives are still seeking information about the case. Anyone with details is encouraged to contact detective Aurelio Flores at (559) 600-8208 or Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867.

Tips can remain anonymous, and individuals may be eligible for a cash reward. The case reference number is #24-4892.

—

Connect with Anthony W. Haddad on social media. Got a tip? Send an email.

DON'T MISS

What Are Fresno Real Estate Experts Predicting for 2025 and Beyond?

UP NEXT

Fresno County Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Hundreds of Dead Animals Found

Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

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