Suspect Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting of Fresno Man in Late June
Julian Garcia
INDIO, CA — Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of Julian Garcia back in late June.
According to the Fresno Police Department, detectives assisted the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in arresting 41-year-old Raymond Ornelas Torres.
Torres is accused of fatally shooting Garcia, 27, during an argument near Plumas Street and Lorena Avenue on Friday, June 20.
Riverside County deputies pursued leads provided by Fresno PD homicide detectives, leading to the identification of Torres as the primary suspect.
Authorities reportedly located and arrested Torres on the 82000 block of El Paseo Avenue in Indio on Monday, July 14.
After an interview with homicide detectives, Torres was booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside and reportedly awaits extradition to Fresno County to face a charge of murder.
Despite the arrest, the investigation into the murder continues. Anyone with information relevant to the case is encouraged to contact Fresno PD Homicide Detective R. Montoya at 559-621-2449 or Detective M. Moreno at 559-621-2443.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867.
