FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A man who was stabbed near a Discount General Merchandise store in Fresno has died, and police say that they are working to change the suspect’s charges to murder.
Police officers responded to a call on April 28th, where a man was reported to have been stabbed in the area of B Street at around 5:40 p.m.
When they arrived, they found 58-year-old Leonardo Alejo unresponsive and suffering from an apparent stab wound.
Alejo was transported to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.
Officers arrested 32-year-old Jose Moreno in connection with the stabbing on the same day for attempted murder.
However, Alejo has been reported to have died from his injuries on May 5th.
Police say that homicide detectives are working with the district attorney’s office to change the charges to murder.