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Shots Fired Near McLane High School in Fresno, Suspect Detained
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 1 year ago on
August 21, 2024

Fresno County deputies are investigating a shooting near McLane High School involving students, where no injuries were reported, and one suspect has been detained. (Google Earth)

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Authorities responded to a report of shots fired near an AutoZone store at the intersection of Clinton and Cedar avenues on Wednesday afternoon. The call came in around 3:40 p.m., but when deputies arrived, they found no gunshot victims at the scene.

According to authorities, the incident stemmed from a disturbance involving a large group of students from nearby McLane High School. During the altercation, a gun was drawn, and several shots were fired, causing the crowd to scatter. Bullets hit a parked vehicle and a building, but no injuries were reported.

Witnesses at the scene provided deputies with descriptions of the individuals involved, including the suspected gunman. Approximately 30 minutes after the shooting, deputies detained a person matching the gunman’s description. Investigators are continuing to follow leads and search the area for others who may have been involved.

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This remains an ongoing investigation.

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information, video, or photos related to the incident to contact them at 559-600-3111.

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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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