March 17, 2025 – Fresno County Sheriff’s Office officials report that at 1:10 p.m. on Sunday, dispatchers received calls of shots being fired outdoors on the property of the Orchard Village Apartment Complex located at 1555 South Avenue in Orange Cove.

Orange Cove Police arrived five minutes later and officers were directed inside an apartment unit.  There they found a 34-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds who was conscious.  An ambulance transported him to Reedley Hospital where he later died.

Police worked to identify the shooting suspect and developed information about a 16-year-old boy and where he might be.

The Sheriff’s helicopter, EAGLE One, directed patrol deputies to him a short distance from the apartments and they took him into custody.

The suspect and victim did know each other, but a motive has not been established.

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Homicide Unit is now handling the case.

Although an arrest has been made, this remains an ongoing investigation.  Anyone with more information can call Detective Gloria at 559-600-8217.  You may also contact Valley Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867 or www.valleycrimestoppers.org. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Source & photos: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office