January 27, 2024 - Fresno Police Department officials report that the Fresno Police Department has arrested 44-year-old Alfred Samuels for the murder of Taeshawn Johnson. On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, just after 1:00 p.m., Southwest officers were dispatched to Lee Street and Lorena Avenue for a Shot Spotter activation.

Officers located 24-year-old Taeshawn Johnson suffering from a gunshot wound. Johnson was transported to CRMC Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased by doctors.

Through their investigation, homicide investigators identified Alfred Samuels as the person responsible for fatally shooting Johnson. Investigators served a search warrant at Samuel’s residence, where evidence related to the crime was recovered.

Although we have made an arrest, anyone with information on this case (Case# 2401170665) should contact Fresno Police Department Homicide Detectives Jake Adney at 559-621-2445 or Martin Moreno at 559-621-2443. Anyone calling with information can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 498-STOP (7867).

Source & photos: Fresno Police Department