According to the Clovis Police Department, an officer patrolling the area of Ashlan and Villa just before 3:30 a.m. found a deceased adult male in a parking lot. Detectives and crime scene personnel were called to the scene, where they began collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
The investigation quickly led officers to a suspect in Fresno. Police say the individual was taken into custody without incident.
Authorities are working with the Fresno County Coroner’s Office to notify the victim’s family. The identity of the man is being withheld until next of kin can be located.
Police say the homicide investigation remains active. Anyone with information is urged to contact Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP, the department’s crime tip line at (559) 324-2459, or submit a tip through the “Clovis Police” mobile app.