Suspect arrested for deadly October shooting in Fresno, police say

• 2025-12-23 00:20:40
• Gun Violence

The Fresno Police Department has identified the suspect in a deadly southwest Fresno shooting.

Police say 23-year-old Esteban Diaz was arrested for murder on Friday in relation to the attack on October 29.

They say just after 6:30 that evening, police were called to Poppy and Lorena avenues for gunfire.

When officers arrived, they found 24-year-old Faustino Mancilla lying in the driveway of his home with a bullet wound to his upper body.

Officers provided medical aid, but Mancilla died at the scene.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fresno police department.