The man who was shot and killed in southwest Fresno Thursday night has been identified as 38-year-old Perry Paul Espinosa.
It happened around 10 pm on East Samson between MLK Jr. Boulevard and Clara Avenue.
Police say they believe there was some sort of fight that led to gunfire and ended with Espinosa being shot.
He was declared dead at the scene.
Authorities are still searching the neighborhood and hoping to find witnesses.
This was the 6th homicide in Fresno so far in 2026.
Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Fresno Police Department.