A murder-suicide investigation is underway in east-central Fresno after police found a man and woman dead from gunshot wounds inside a home Thursday afternoon.<\/p>\n
A busted front window, an Amazon package left on the porch and a single candle remained outside the home on Fountain Way, signs of violence hours after the shooting.<\/p>\n
Police said officers responded to reports of shots fired just before 4:30 p.m. Upon arriving, they discovered two people suffering from gunshot wounds inside the residence. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n
According to police, 42-year-old Nicholas Uribe shot and killed 42-year-old Angelica Reyes before turning the gun on himself.<\/p>\n
The person who called 911 reported hearing gunshots and told dispatchers the two were husband and wife.<\/p>\n
The shooting prompted a large law enforcement response, with dozens of patrol vehicles converging on the neighborhood. The street remained blocked off for hours as investigators processed the scene.<\/p>\n
“It was an unfortunate tragedy that happened,” neighbor Ray Marin said. “Very, very sad.”<\/p>\n
Action News has learned that Uribe served as a probation officer in Madera County. An image from last year shows Uribe being recognized as employee of the quarter for his work in the Juvenile Services Division. A Madera County Probation vehicle remained parked in the driveway Friday.<\/p>\n
Neighbor Robin Ploharz, who lives next to the couple’s relatives, described the family as well-liked and said the violence came as a shock.<\/p>\n
“Just came home at 4:30. Cops were here, CSI, everything I knew it was bad,” Ploharz said.<\/p>\n
“They’re my next-door neighbors. Great people, good family, very sweet this was not expected,” Ploharz said.<\/p>\n
Neighbors tell us the two had at least one young child together, who authorities tell them is accounted for.<\/p>\n
The investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n
If you are the victim of domestic abuse, or you know someone who is, there is help available 24\/7. In Fresno County, call the Marjaree Mason Center<\/a> at (559) 233-4357. In all other locations, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233.<\/p>\n For news and weather updates, follow Brisa Col\u00f3n on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n