On June 1, 2021, Herminio Rio, a 43-year-old resident of Fresno, California, was found unresponsive and bleeding from multiple gunshot wounds in an industrial area near Van Ness and California Avenues. The Fresno Police Department received a call from a passing driver around 5:30 a.m., alerting them to Rio's condition. Upon arrival, officers discovered Rio with severe injuries and immediately transported him to Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC), where he was pronounced dead shortly after
arrival.
The investigation into Rio's death revealed that the shooting likely occurred just before sunrise. Surveillance footage from nearby businesses captured the moments leading up to the discovery of Rio's body, showing officers and an ambulance rushing to the scene. Detectives believe that the location where Rio was found was also the scene of the shooting. Evidence markers were placed around the area as investigators worked to gather more information and track down potential leads.
Despite the efforts of the Fresno Police Department, no arrests have been made in connection with Rio's murder. Investigators have been following all leads and collecting video surveillance from the vicinity, but the case remains unsolved. The police have urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers. The incident marked the 34th homicide in Fresno for the year 2021, highlighting a troubling trend of violence in the city.
The community and local business owners expressed shock and concern over the homicide, noting that the area is typically quiet and peaceful. The investigation into Herminio Rio's death continues, with detectives working diligently to uncover any new evidence or witnesses that could help solve the case. The lack of suspects and arrests has left many questions unanswered, and the Fresno Police Department remains committed to bringing justice to Rio and his family.
