Fresno Police Identify Suspect in Fatal March 15th Shooting Near Barstow & Blackstone
FRESNO, CA — “On Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 12:32 am, Northwest Policing District officers responded to an apartment complex located near the intersection of Barstow Avenue and Blackstone Avenue for a report of two shooting victims. Officers found 32-year-old Shannon Ivory in the carport, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body.
Officers also located a second 22-year-old male shooting victim on the upstairs landing of the apartment complex, suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Officers and EMS personnel provided first aid to both victims. Both victims were transported to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment. The 22-year-old victim was listed in stable condition. Victim Ivory did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 1:20 am by medical personnel.
Homicide detectives learned that both victims arrived at the location, and a disturbance began between them and another resident of the apartment. During the disturbance, an unknown male associated with the other resident, brandished a firearm and fired several shots at both victims. Detectives were able to identify 21-year-old Jaime Martinez as the person responsible for the shooting. Martinez is currently outstanding, and a PC 187(a) – Murder warrant has been issued for his arrest. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding Martinez’s whereabouts to contact the Fresno Police Department.
Anyone calling with information can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867). You may also contact Fresno Police Department – Homicide Detective J. Espinoza at 559-621-2415 or Detective A. Lopez at 559-621-2441.”
