Lance San, a 17-year-old from Fresno, California, tragically lost his life on September 21, 2020. On that fateful evening, Lance was driving in the area of North Barton Avenue and East Grant Avenue when he was shot. The incident occurred around 7:00 p.m., and Lance was found with two gunshot wounds inside his vehicle, which had crashed into a stop sign.
Despite being rushed to a local hospital, Lance succumbed to his injuries shortly after his arrival.
The investigation into Lance's death was extensive and lasted for over a year. Fresno Police Department's homicide detectives worked diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Their efforts eventually led to the identification of a suspect, a 16-year-old male who was only 15 at the time of the crime. The motive for the shooting was determined to be robbery. The suspect, whose name has not been released due to his age, was already in custody at the Juvenile Justice Campus on unrelated charges when he was officially charged with Lance's murder on October 29, 2021.
The case has drawn significant attention in the Fresno community, highlighting the tragic consequences of youth violence and the impact on families and neighborhoods. The arrest and subsequent charges against the young suspect have brought some measure of closure to Lance's family and friends, who continue to mourn his untimely death. The legal proceedings are ongoing, and the community remains hopeful for justice to be served in Lance's memory.
