Woman Found Dead in Stabbing Incident in Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A woman in her late 50s has tragically lost her life in a stabbing incident that occurred on Sunday night in Central Fresno. The Fresno police department is currently conducting an investigation into the matter.
At approximately 7 p.m., authorities received a distressing 911 call reporting a stabbing victim at the post office located on Griffth Way and Blackstone Avenue. Responding swiftly, officers discovered a woman with a stab wound to her upper body.
The injured woman was immediately rushed to the hospital, but despite the urgent medical intervention, she succumbed to her injuries. Police suspect that she may have been a member of the unhoused community.
Detectives working on the case believe that the stabbing ensued following a disturbance among individuals within the unhoused community in the vicinity.
Law enforcement has taken a man into custody for questioning, although it remains unclear how he is involved in the incident at this time.
The Fresno Police Department is urging anyone with information pertaining to the incident to come forward and contact them immediately. The cooperation of community members is crucial in assisting authorities to establish the events leading up to the tragic stabbing.
The investigation is currently ongoing, and the authorities have promised to provide updates as they become available. As a developing story, ABC30 will provide the latest details on this incident.