FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A man has been arrested for the murder of two teenage boys, and the attempted murder of two others in Fresno back in March.
The Fresno Police Department says on March 23, 2026, officers first responded to San Jose Avenue and Bond Street, near First Street and Barstow Avenue, 1:21 a.m. for reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found three teenagers who had been shot.
One 15-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene, another 15-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital but was later pronounced dead, and a 14-year-old boy was taken to the hospital and was later released.
A 17-year-old was also shot at, but was not hit.
Detectives learned that all four teens were walking together when the shooting happened.
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Homicide detectives investigated and were able to identify the suspected shooter as 25-year-old Lelan Lee.
On Thursday, May 14, 2026 Lee was arrested by the Street Violence Bureau Tactical Team.
He is facing multiple charges including two counts of murder, and two counts of attempted murder.
If you have any information about this shooting, you can contact the Fresno Police Department Homicide Detective A. Lopez at (559) 621-2443 or J. Espinoza at (559) 621- 2415.
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