On the evening of January 23, 2023, at about 9:19 p.m., officers from the Hanford Police Department responded to reports of gunfire near Fernot Way and Connie Drive in Hanford, California. Witnesses heard three to four shots. Officers found 22-year-old Miguel Miggy Frausto Perez seated in a vehicle with gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

As of October 2024 the investigation remained active and unsolved. No arrests or suspects have been announced. Miguel’s family and friends organized a GoFundMe campaign, run by his cousin Dionicio Frausto, to help cover funeral expenses and honor his memory. Detectives continue to seek information and ask anyone with details to contact Detective K. Smith at 559-585-4724.

If anyone knew Miguel, saw activity in the area that evening, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.