Arson Murder Investigation Update
September 15, 2023 - The Fresno Police Department released video footage of the suspect involved in the murder of 7-year-old Isaac Vallejo. Homicide detectives are asking for the public's help with any information regarding the identity of this suspect. Valley Crime Stoppers has offered a $12,500 reward on this case.
On July 6, 2022, The Fresno Fire Department responded to a house fire at 243 N. College Avenue in central Fresno. Three adults and two children escaped the home, but Isaac Vallejo was unable to escape. Firefighters located the seven-year-old in one of the second-story bedrooms.
Fire investigators determined an accelerant was used to ignite the fire and classified the case as arson. With the discovery of the deceased body of Isaac Vallejo, a murder investigation was initiated with the Fresno Police Department Homicide Unit.
Anyone with information on this case (Case# 2207060146) should contact Fresno Police Department Homicide Detective Ben Barnes at 559-621-2421 or Detective Vic Miranda at 559-621-2452. Anyone calling with information can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 498-STOP (7867).
View news conference video here. (Note: Sound comes in at around one minute mark, but volume is low.)
View video here captured of suspect.
Source: Fresno Police Department
