2 women and 9-month-old baby shot in southwest Fresno, police say

Police say the suspect fired several gunshots, striking all three victims who were outside watching fireworks.

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
2 women and 9-month-old baby shot in southwest Fresno, police say
Police are looking for the gunman who shot two women and a nine-month-old baby in southwest Fresno.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Police are looking for the gunman who shot two women and a nine-month-old baby in southwest Fresno.

It happened just after 11 pm Tuesday on Garrett and Bardell, near Jensen and MLK Boulevard.

Police say the baby, her 28-year-old mother, and 50-year-old grandmother were outside watching fireworks when the suspected opened fire.

The baby was shot in the upper torso, one woman was hit in the lower body and the other in the upper body.

All three victims were taken to a nearby hospital but have since been released.

Detectives do not believe the victims were specifically targeted, but they are still working to figure out the motive and identify the shooter.

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