October 5, 2023 - Fresno Police Department officials report that on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 9:13 a.m., Southeast officers responded to the 4700 block of East Liberty Avenue for a report of a gunshot victim. Officers found 62-year-old Oscar Martinez seated in a vehicle and suffering from a gunshot wound. Martinez was transported to Community Regional Medical Center where he was originally listed in critical condition. On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, afternoon, Martinez succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Detectives were able to identify 46-year-old Joshua Mata as the person responsible for the shooting. Detectives learned that Martinez and Mata were involved in a disturbance at a residence when Mata fatally shot Martinez. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding Mata’s whereabouts to please contact the Fresno Police Department.
Anyone calling with information can remain completely anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867).
You may also contact Fresno Police Department – Homicide Detective J. Berumen at 559-621-2443 or Detective A. Nieto at 559-621-2415.
Source & photo: Fresno Police Department
