Detectives Revisit 2017 Murder of Elderly Huron Man 

May 23, 2025 – Fresno County Sheriff’s Office officials report that homicide detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have obtained new information regarding the murder 68-year-old Francisco Acosta of Huron.  This has caused detectives to revisit the case.  They are now asking for the public to get involved and help find the person who killed Acosta.  Acosta’s family also urges the public to please come forward and help detectives with any information, including those involved with his death.

On Sunday, January 29, 2017, at about 9:40 a.m., Huron police officers were dispatched to a drive-by shooting at a home located at 16735 14th Street in Huron.  Upon arrival, officers found Acosta inside the living room suffering from a gunshot wound.  Acosta died at the scene.

A photo of Acosta and the suspect / vehicle are shown in this post.

If anyone has any information on this case, please call Fresno County Sheriff’s Detective Jose Diaz at 559-600-8204.  You may also call Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867, www.valleycrimestoppers.org.  You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.  Reference case #17-4360.

Source & photos: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office