FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Christopher Turner has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting of his neighbor in central Fresno.<\/p>\n
The verdict was handed down in a courtroom Friday morning.<\/p>\n
The shooting happened near Orchard and Yale avenues back in August of 2022.<\/p>\n
Turner shot and killed 73-year-old Robert Torres after some sort of argument. He was arrested two days later at his apartment.<\/p>\n
During the trial, jurors heard details about the search of Turner’s apartment following his arrest.<\/p>\n
Investigators testified they located a gun holster and an expired firearm safety certificate inside the apartment.<\/p>\n
However, a Fresno Police sergeant said no gun was actually found inside.<\/p>\n
Forensic pathologist Dr. Angelee Chen said during testimony that there appeared to be a bullet in Torres’ head when looking at x-rays.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors used the footage to establish a timeline they say shows Turner following Torres before the shooting and then walking away from the scene afterward.<\/p>\n
Minutes later, according to testimony, bystanders discovered Torres lying in the roadway and notified police.<\/p>\n
Turner will be sentenced at a later date.<\/p>\n
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