FRESNO, CA (KMJ)\u00a0 At a Monday press conference, Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto announced that a 16-year-old Fowler boy has been arrested in connection with a double shooting that occurred outside of a nightclub early Sunday morning in the Tower District.<\/p>\n
The minor, who is not being identified, is likely to face at least two counts of attempted murder.<\/p>\n
The shooting happened outside the MIA nightclub on Olive Avenue.\u00a0 The shooting victims are expected to survive.<\/p>\n
Video shows a fight between two groups when one man pulled out a gun and fired.<\/p>\n
Chief Casto says the suspect does have \u201cgang connections\u201d, does not have a criminal record.<\/p>\n
Mayor Jerry Dyer said there are no current plans to shut down the roads in the Tower despite the recent spike in shootings.<\/p>\n
Fresno City Councilmember Annalisa Perea issued a statement:\u00a0 \u201cOur community deserves to enjoy a night out, support local businesses, walk down Olive Avenue, and spend time with friends and family without worrying about being caught in the middle of a shooting. No one should have to fear for their life simply because they were standing in line outside a nightclub or walking down the street. Public safety is not negotiable, and we are going to treat it that way.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Tower District Community Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21 at 5:30 PM at the Tower Theater (815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno).<\/p>\n
Listen to the report by KMJ\u2019s Liz Kern.<\/p>\n