July 29, 2023 - Fresno Police Department officials held a press conference regarding the murder of Simon Martinez.  Mr. Martinez and his wife were walking home shortly after midnight from a nearby gathering when a White male with a gun attempted to rob the couple. Simon decided to fight back to protect his wife and was able to overpower the suspect and took him to the ground. Moments later a white compact vehicle drove up and a Hispanic male got out and opened fire on Simon and his wife, shooting them both. Both suspects then fled from the area in the white compact car.

Chief Balderrama asks for the public’s help in solving this case.

Simon was senselessly murdered shortly after midnight on July 16, 2023. The suspect(s) have yet to be identified. Chief Balderrama, along with Simon’s family, provided the update along with announcing an increase in the reward by @valleycrimestoppersfresno.

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Source & photo: Fresno Police Department