UPDATE: Crime alert: murder near campus

By Collegian Staff

Jan 24, 2010

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UPDATE: The suspect for the crime alert below has been arrested and is in custody.

Fresno Police Department confirmed the shooting and death of one victim near campus early Saturday morning. Shots were fired around 3:30 a.m. on January 23rd in the area of Fourth St. and San Ramon Avenue.

The suspect, Alejandro Castro, is believed to be armed and dangerous. The suspect is a recent Fresno State graduate and may visit the campus.

Suspect Information:
Alejandro Castro
Hispanic Male
Date of Birth: 08/16/1982
6’1” 155lbs
Suspect Vehicle:
1997 Honda Civic
Dark green or black
License Plate: 4NBL853

This case is being investigated by Fresno Police Department. If you have any information about this incident, please call Fresno Police Department Officer S. Jacobsen at (559) 621-7000 or University Police Department Detective Tatevos Manucharyan at (559) 278-8400.

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