Fresno Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder & Attempted Murder After Shooting Near Fordham and Dayton Avenues
FRESNO, CA — “On Sunday, October 11, 2026, at approximately 2:19 p.m., Fresno Police Officers assigned to the Southeast Policing District responded to Fordham Avenue and Dayton Avenue regarding a shooting. Officers located 54-year-old Mark Harrison suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers and EMS personnel provided life-saving measures. Despite life-saving measures, Harrison was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second victim, a 61-year-old female, was also located suffering from a gunshot wound. The second victim was transported to Community Regional Medical Center for medical treatment and is currently in stable condition.
On Monday, October 12, 2026, detectives arrested 50-year-old Rufus Levels for the murder of Harrison, the attempted murder of the second victim, and for robbery. Rufus was booked into the Fresno County Jail.
Although an arrest has been made, anyone with information can contact Fresno Police Department Homicide Detective N. Morales at 559-621-2448 or Detective J. Espinoza at 559-621-2415. You may also contact Crime Stoppers at 559-498-STOP or 559-498-7867.”
