FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police have identified a 22-year-old man who was gunned down in Southwest Fresno.
Around 9:00 Thursday night, neighbors near Edison High School heard a series of gunshots, and called 911.
Officers arrived to the scene at East Atchison and South Plumas.
“Everyone out there that we’ve contacted was inside the residence apparently when the shots were fired,” said Fresno Police Lieutenant Larry Bowlan. “They heard anywhere from 3 to 5 shots being fired.
Police found Levi Magana, from Fresno, lying outside on the sidewalk but they believe he was shot while seated inside his car that was parked outside the home.
Officers, EMS, and Fire personnel provided first aid as Magana was rushed to CRMC, where he was later pronounced dead.
Police say Magana was not a gang member.
He had just celebrated his birthday on Jan. 30, a day before he was killed.
Anyone calling with information can remain completely anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 498-STOP. They may also contact the Fresno Police Department – Homicide Detectives Victor Miranda at 621- 2452 or Miguel Alvarez at 621- 2445 with information regarding this investigation under Fresno PD Case# 19-7709.
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