FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Two Fresno police officers assigned to the Patrol Division were involved in an officer-involved shooting on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, the department said.
The Fresno Police Department released a Critical Incident Video that includes body-worn camera footage and other material.
At approximately 2:45 AM, Fresno Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation, reporting a single gunshot near the 300 block of S Orchard St.
Officers arrived in the area and observed 42-year-old David Rascon standing on the sidewalk along the East Huntington Ave. overpass above Hwy. 41.
As officers made a U-turn to attempt contact with Rascon, he ran westbound on East Huntington Ave. while holding a firearm.
After running into the condominium complex, Rascon fired multiple rounds at the officers pursuing him.
Two officers returned fire, and Rascon was struck multiple times.
Officers provided medical aid to Rascon until emergency medical personnel arrived on scene and relieved them.
Rascon was transported to Community Regional Medical Center, where he was treated for his gunshot injuries.
The department said the investigation into the shooting remains ongoing and that no additional comments will be made beyond the release of the video.
Police said the incident is being fully investigated and that the findings will be provided to the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office, Internal Affairs, and the Office of Independent Review.
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The Fresno Police Department released a Critical Incident Video that includes body-worn camera footage and other material from an officer-involved shooting in Fresno. (FPD)
Rascon’s loaded, privately made firearm was recovered at the scene.
Two additional spent casings from Rascon’s handgun were located in the immediate area.
Rascon has been charged with three counts of attempted murder of a peace officer and 3 counts of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer with the use of a firearm, and multiple unlawful firearm possession charges and parole violation.
No officers or uninvolved community members were injured during this incident.