June 1, 2024 – Fresno County Sheriff’s Office officials report that the Coroner’s Office needs the public’s help locating relatives of 34-year-old Jesus Pedro Garcia.

On May 24, 2024, California Highway Patrol Officers responded to a call near Jensen and Cherry Avenues, where a man was reportedly walking along the road, holding a gun. During contact with the suspect, Jesus Garcia, an officer fired shots at Garcia, which struck him. He later died from his injuries.

Garcia is described as 5'4", 130 lbs. with brown eyes and black hair.

Staff at the Coroner’s Office have searched numerous personal records, but their attempts to find his relatives have been unsuccessful. Locating immediate family members is a necessary process in order for the Coroner’s Unit to release the body and allow the person to have a proper burial.

Anyone with information about this man is asked to please contact the Coroner’s Unit at (559) 600-3400 or email their office at coroner@fresnosheriff.org. You may also contact Fresno Police Detective Rudy Montoya at rudy.montoya@fresno.gov.

Source & photo: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office