{"id":438279,"date":"2026-08-20T11:24:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T11:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/438279\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T11:24:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T11:24:42","slug":"police-id-selma-shooting-victim-killed-over-the-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/438279\/","title":{"rendered":"Police ID Selma shooting victim killed over the weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Authorities have identified the woman killed in Selma over the weekend, and they\u2019ve made an arrest as well.<\/p>\n

Fresno County Coroner\u2019s Office spokesperson Tony Botti identified the victim as Mercedes Saldana, 32, of Selma.<\/p>\n

The shooting happened near Cypress and Logan streets around 4:30 a.m., police said.<\/p>\n

Saldana was shot<\/a> during a residential disturbance. She was taken to Adventist Health hospital in Selma, where she died.<\/p>\n

Later that same day, authorities arrested Nicholas Salazar, 48.<\/p>\n

Saldana\u2019s family is seeking support following the deadly shooting.<\/p>\n

\u201cDear Family and Friends it is with a heavy heart that we are reaching out to you during this incredibly difficult time,\u201d wrote Saldana\u2019s family on a GoFundMe page<\/a> that is raising funds.<\/p>\n

\"Fresno Fresno County authorities identified the victim shot and killed in Selma over the weekend as Mercedes Saldana. Her family seeks support following deadly shooting. GoFundme <\/p>\n

The family is asking for donations to help with the funeral expenses.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you from the bottom of our hearts for being there for our family during this difficult time. We appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers,\u201d Saldana\u2019s family wrote.<\/p>\n

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should call police at 559-896-2525<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This story was originally published August 18, 2026 at 5:23 PM.<\/p>\n

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