The Fresno Police Department responded to a distress call from a concerned citizen reporting a potentially armed individual on a scooter in the vicinity of Mcgill and Blackstone. Reports suggested that the individual, believed to be a young male, may have been carrying a handgun.
Body camera footage captured the intense moments as officers confronted the individual. Commands to stop and raise hands were issued, but the situation quickly escalated, resulting in shots being fired. The incident unfolded rapidly, leaving authorities to block off traffic in the surrounding areas and call for additional support.
Details are still emerging about the circumstances leading up to the shooting. The individual involved, identified as a 15-year-old boy, was wearing a mask at the time of the confrontation. Investigations are underway to determine whether the teenager was indeed armed and what prompted the use of lethal force by the officer.
As the community awaits further updates, questions linger about the events that transpired on that fateful day in Fresno.