Fresno police arrested Adam Delacruz (pictured), 38, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in connection with the shooting death of Abraham Tiggs, 64, who was found fatally wounded on Tulare Street earlier this month. (Fresno PD)
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A 38-year-old Fresno man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 64-year-old man on Sunday, March 16.
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Shortly after 7 a.m. that Sunday, officers responded to Tulare Street near B Street following reports of an unresponsive male lying on the sidewalk, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement.
Officers found Abraham Tiggs with a gunshot wound to the chest and he died at the scene.
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Homicide detectives began their investigation and identified Adam Delacruz, 38, as the suspect in the shooting.
Detectives executed a search warrant Wednesday at a residence near Tulare and B Street, where Delacruz was taken into custody.
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A firearm believed to have been used in the homicide was also recovered.
Delacruz faces charges of murder and illegal possession of a firearm.
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Authorities continue to seek additional information related to the case.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Fresno Police Department.
Tips can remain anonymous by reaching out to Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867), or by contacting homicide detective J. Espinoza at (559) 621-2415 or detective J. Baroni at (559) 621-2516.
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