Crime
22-year-old Jessinya Mina shot and killed by a toddler in Fresno apartment
Homicide detectives are currently working to determine whether the shooting was accidental or intentional.
Authorities are investigating the death of a woman following a shooting at an apartment complex in Fresno on Friday evening.
According to the Fresno Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 5200 block of North Fresno Street shortly before 5:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, they found a woman in her 20s, identified as Jessinya Mina, near the entrance of the apartment complex with a gunshot wound.
Initial 911 dispatch audio suggested that a toddler may have accidentally discharged the firearm, but this detail has not been confirmed by police.
Officers immediately administered first aid, and the woman was transported to a local hospital. Despite their efforts, she succumbed to her injuries.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred inside one of the apartments within the complex. They also noted the presence of a vehicle near the entrance, which may have been used to transport the woman to the hospital.
Homicide detectives are currently working to determine whether the shooting was accidental or intentional.
The scene remains cordoned off as the investigation continues.
Fresno Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Witnesses can contact the department directly or provide anonymous tips through local crime reporting channels.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and further details will be released as they become available.
Indio, CA – A 26-year-old man, identified as Lorenzo Segoviano, was shot and killed outside the Food 4 Less store in Indio on Saturday evening, according to the Indio Police Department.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting around 5:40 p.m. at the shopping center.
Upon arrival, first responders located Segoviano suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigations revealed that an altercation occurred inside the store between Segoviano and the suspect.
The situation escalated from a verbal dispute to a physical confrontation outside the store.
During the altercation, the suspect allegedly produced a firearm, prompting Segoviano to attempt to flee.
As Segoviano was running away, the suspect fired multiple shots, striking him.
Segoviano collapsed shortly after and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing the suspect fleeing southeast from the location.
Indio police officers quickly responded and detained a 19-year-old male suspect within the shopping center vicinity.
He was subsequently booked into the John Benoit Detention Center on charges of murder.
The suspect is scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday and is currently held at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta on $1 million bail.
The investigation remains active. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Indio Police Department at (760) 391-4057.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through local crime stoppers channels.