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Fresno Police Seek Public’s Help After Man Fatally Shot
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 1 hour ago on
March 20, 2026

Perry Paul Espinosa, 38, was fatally shot Thursday, March 19, 2026, evening in Fresno’s Southwest Policing District, authorities said. (Fresno PD)

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Perry Paul Espinosa, 38, was fatally shot Thursday evening in Fresno’s Southwest Policing District, authorities said.

Officers responded around 10:02 p.m. to the area of Samson Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard, where they found Espinosa suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts by officers, he died at the scene.

Homicide detectives said the shooting followed a disturbance involving multiple individuals.

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Authorities are canvassing the neighborhood and seeking witnesses who may have information about the incident.

Anyone with information can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867), or reach Fresno Police homicide detectives C. Franks at (559) 621-2527 or R. Montoya at (559) 621-2449.

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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.

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