FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Fresno city employee was seriously injured in an unprovoked attack on Friday morning.
The attack happened around 7:30 a.m. in the area of Kern and G streets.
Fresno police say a city employee was working on an electrical box when the suspect walked up and struck him in the back of the head with a blunt object.
Surveillance video captured the employee falling to the ground and not getting back up.
The employee was rushed to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition as of Friday night.
Officials say the employee has not yet regained consciousness after the assault.
Police say they need the public’s help identifying the suspect, who is believed to hang out in the area regularly.
A photo provided by police shows the suspect wearing an orange t-shirt and a black beanie.
Officials say the employee has been working for the city for 20 years.
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The victim, whose identity will not be released at this time, will be turning 57 years old at the end of this month. He works as an engineer with City of Fresno’s Public Works Department and has been employed with the City since 2006.
Detectives are seeking information regarding the suspect’s identity and/or whereabouts. Anyone calling with information can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867).
You may also contact Fresno Police Department – Felony Assault Detective Allison Lopez at 559-629-4763 or Detective Guadalupe Olague at 559-287-3921.
