Suspect arrested in shooting death of man in Raisin City, deputies say

A man is now behind bars accused of killing his neighbor in Raisin City.

47-year-old Martin Avalos was arrested by Fresno County Sheriff's Deputies Saturday night for the murder of 38-year-old Jose Rodriquez.

Officials say Avalos shot Rodriquez around 8:30 p.m. Friday at a home at the corner of Bowles and Ormus.

The victim's family tried performing live saving measures, but he ultimately died on the scene.

This is the Sheriff's Office's fourth homicide of the year.

Detectives are still investigating the motive.