Man shot multiple times in central Fresno, police say

Police are investigating what led to a shooting in central Fresno.

It happened just after midnight Wednesday at Fruit and Ashlan.

Police responded to a call of a shooting victim in the area.

Officers found a man along Fruit Avenue with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body.

He was taken to a nearby hospital, and there is no word at this time on his status.

Police say the victim is associated with the nearby apartment complex.

They have not released any suspect or vehicle descriptions, and do not have a motive for the shooting.

Fruit Avenue was blocked off between Ashlan and Dakota avenues while police continued their investigation.