Detectives Make Arrests Related to Murder of 19-Year-Old Angel Zuniga
July 2, 2024 – Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Monday, detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office arrested 20-year-old Joshua Garcia of Fresno. He has been booked into the Fresno County Jail on a charge of murder. He is not eligible for bail.
Additionally, detectives arrested 20-year-old Jace Ramirez of Fresno for being an accessory in this same murder case. Ramirez has since posted bond and bailed out of jail.
Both suspects were arrested for their involvement in the murder of 19-year-old Angel Zuniga, which occurred on October 29th, 2022. It was on that day at 1:30 A.M., the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center received a 911 call of shots fired at 8096 E. Hedges Ave in Fresno. A large Halloween costume party was taking place at this location and there were approximately 200 guests in attendance. A disturbance broke out and shots were fired. Party Guest Angel Zuniga was struck and died at the scene. The majority of the partygoers quickly left the home.
Detectives have diligently worked this case but leads eventually went cold. In an effort to seek justice for Angel’s family, detectives recently put out messages to the public encouraging people to share information. New tips were reported, which allowed detectives to identify and arrest these two suspects, Joshua Garcia and Jace Ramirez.
Although arrests have been made, you may still share information you have by contacting Fresno County Sheriff’s Detective Jose Diaz at (559) 600-8204, or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867, www.valleycrimestoppers.org You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Reference case # 22-13150.
Earlier information and news conference - Sheriff John Zanoni and homicide detectives are announcing new developments in the murder investigation of Angel Zuniga.
A primary suspect has been identified as Joshua Daniel Garcia, 20 years old. An active warrant is out for his arrest.
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Background: Shortly after 1:30 A.M. on October 29th, 2022, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center received a 911 call of shots fired at a home on the 8000 block of E. Hedges Ave. in Fresno. A large Halloween costume party was taking place at this location and there were approximately 200 guests in attendance. A disturbance broke out and shots were fired. 19-year-old Angel Zuniga was struck and he died at the scene. The majority of the partygoers quickly left the home.
Anyone with additional information on this case should call the Fresno County Sheriff’s Detective Jose Diaz at (559) 600-8204, the dispatch center at (559) 600-3111 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867, www.valleycrimestoppers.org. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for up to a $13,000 cash reward. Reference case # 22-13150.
Source & photos: Fresno County Sheriff's Office
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