Reward Offered in 2022 Fresno Homicide Case
Valley Crime Stoppers seeks public information to solve the 2022 shooting death of Enrique Navarro in Fresno.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Violence
Valley Crime Stoppers has announced a $3,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the 2022 homicide of Enrique Navarro. Navarro was fatally shot near Fairview and Church avenues in Fresno.
Why it matters
Law enforcement is seeking new leads in the unresolved case to identify an unidentified vehicle captured on surveillance cameras near the scene. No eyewitnesses have been identified since the incident occurred.
A ShotSpotter system recorded seven gunshots at 2:23 a.m. on September 17, 2022, which led police to the scene. The investigation is ongoing as authorities review surveillance video and seek public tips.
The players
Valley Crime Stoppers
This is a local organization that provides a secure way for the public to report criminal activity while remaining anonymous.
Enrique Navarro
He is the victim of the 2022 shooting incident who was found deceased at the intersection of Fairview and Church avenues.
Fresno Police Department
The department is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for investigating violent crimes and homicides within the city limits.
The details
Enrique Navarro was traveling west on a bicycle along Church Avenue when he was struck by multiple gunshots. Emergency personnel pronounced him dead at the scene after police responded to the gunshot detection alert.
Timeline
September 17, 2022, 2:23 a.m. - ShotSpotter technology recorded seven gunshots in the area.
September 17, 2022 - Police arrived at Fairview and Church avenues and found Navarro dead.
Legal Context
This case follows the established procedures of the city of Fresno cold case investigation protocols for distributing rewards to generate new leads. Such initiatives are frequently used in the region to overcome the lack of eyewitnesses in violent crimes.
Local residents or those who were in the vicinity of Fairview and Church avenues in September 2022 are encouraged to provide information to assist the investigation. The reward provides a financial incentive for the public to help local authorities resolve this fatal incident.
The takeaway
Unresolved cases often rely on the public providing small details that may have seemed insignificant at the time of the event. Even minor observations regarding the unidentified vehicle could prove critical to investigators.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing investigations in the area, visit the Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by GV Wire.
