January 4, 2023 - The Fresno Police Department reports shortly after 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 1, 2023, officers from the Central Policing District responded to 4025 North Fruit Avenue, The Parks at Fig Garden, regarding a shooting victim. Officers and EMS personnel arrived and located 30-year-old Steven Montano, who had been shot. Montano was immediately transported to CRMC, however he died shortly after he arrived at the hospital.

At the time of this news release, Homicide Detectives have identified the suspect as 26-year- old Joel Rodriguez. Detectives are asking for the public’s help with any information that may lead to the location and arrest of Rodriguez.

Anyone with additional information on this case (Case# 2301010968) is encouraged to contact Fresno Police Department Homicide Detective Rudy Montoya at 559-621-2449 or Detective Vic Miranda at 559-621-2452. Anyone calling with information can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 498-STOP (7867).


Source: Fresno Police Department