Deputy Involved Shooting, Suspect Hospitalized 

July 15, 2026 – Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials report that at around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, a deputy responded to a home near Olive and Cornelia Avenues in Fresno.  There a man broke down the door of the house where people were inside.  The suspect then fled before the deputy arrived.  The homeowners described the suspect as a taller Black man who was driving a white work van with a ladder rack. 

About 20 minutes later, as the deputy was investigating this crime, a 911 call came in from a home located on Garfield Ave., south of Shields Ave. The people there said a taller Black man in a white work van was on their property threatening to kill them, refusing to leave.  Due to the matching description, the deputy at the Olive and Cornelia scene left and went to the home on Garfield.  He contacted the suspect next to his van.  The two got into a physical struggle and the deputy then fired his gun, striking the suspect.

Assisting deputies arrived and provided medical aid to the suspect.  EMS personnel transported the suspect to the hospital where he is listed in critical condition.  The deputy was also later transported to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

The identity of the suspect is not available for release at this time.

Based on this brief description, if you have any information about the suspect or recognize his van, please contact Detective Jose Leon at 559-600-8221.  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.

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Source & photo: Fresno County Sheriff's Office