On December 2, 2023, 30-year-old Antonio Arreola, a Hispanic male from Fresno, California, was fatally shot during a violent incident at an apartment complex near Olive and Cedar Avenues in central Fresno. The shooting occurred just after 4:00 a.m. and was detected by the city's ShotSpotter system. Upon arrival, officers found four adult males suffering from gunshot wounds.
All were transported to Community Regional Medical Center, where Antonio Arreola and 41-year-old Tim Allan May were pronounced dead. The other two victims were listed in critical but stable condition and were expected to recover from their injuries.
Investigators determined that the shooting took place during a small gathering at the apartment complex. A disturbance escalated, leading to gunfire. Detectives interviewed attendees and collected surveillance footage from the area.
On December 5, 2023, Fresno police arrested 33-year-old Timmy Sisquenoy in connection with the shooting. He was identified as the individual who fired the fatal shots that killed Antonio Arreola and Tim May. The arrest was part of a broader investigation into a series of violent incidents that occurred in Fresno that weekend.
Antonio Arreola was remembered by friends and family as a loyal and caring individual. He attended Centennial Elementary, Tioga Middle School, and Hoover High School in Fresno. Loved ones described him as a protector, a loving uncle, and a faithful 49ers fan. He is survived by his child and was known by the nickname "YEKOE."
