Fresno Shooting Leaves One Dead, Authorities Looking for Witnesses

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 3 weeks ago on

July 22, 2025

Kuvar Kumar, 33, was shot and killed Monday, July 21, 2025, evening while arriving home in northwest Fresno, and police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the shooter. (Fresno PD)

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Fresno police are investigating a homicide after a man was fatally shot Monday evening in northwest Fresno.

Officers responded at 6:52 p.m. near State and Acacia avenues and found Kuvar Kumar, 33, unresponsive.

Despite life-saving efforts, Kumar died at the scene.

Homicide detectives believe Kumar was arriving home when he was shot.

They are canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and potential surveillance footage.

Got a Tip?

Anyone with information is asked to contact Fresno Police Department Homicide Detectives J. Baroni at (559) 621-2516 or M. Yee at (559) 621-2407. Tips can also be made anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867).

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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.