August 13, 2022 - The Fresno Police Department is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, August 11, 2022, near San Jose & Valentine Avenue. The shooting involved 
deputies with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect in the case has been identified as a white 30-year-old female, by the name of Mariah Spate from Clearlake, CA. Spate was shot by deputies and is listed in stable condition at an area hospital.
The investigation into this deputy-involved shooting is ongoing.
However, investigators have determined that Spate was armed with a handgun during this incident.
Attached is a still photograph from a police drone, which shows Spate in possession of a firearm during the shooting. There will be no follow-up information regarding this incident at this time.
Anyone calling with information can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 498-STOP (7867). You may also contact Fresno Police Department – Homicide Detective Josh Alexander at 559-621-2445 or Detective Antonio Nieto at 559-621-2446 with information regarding this investigation under Fresno PD Case# 2208110743.
Source: Fresno Police Department
