One shot in Tower District, several detained after chase across Fresno, police say
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- One person suffered a non‑threatening lower‑body wound and was hospitalized.
- Officers found shell casings and recovered a firearm thrown from a speeding sedan.
- Police detained several people after a pursuit while detectives reviewed video.
One person was wounded and a woman was injured after gunshots rang out in Fresno’s Tower District early Sunday.
The chaos started at 12:29 a.m. when officers responded to gunfire in a crowded area at 747 E. Olive Ave., leaving one person with a non-threatening wound to the lower body, Fresno Police Lt. Zeb Price said.
The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.
During a rush of people following the shooting, a woman hurt her leg.
Investigators are still determining whether her injury was directly related to gunfire or caused by the crowd surge.
Officers located shell casings at the scene and were working to determine how many shots were fired.
Officers saw a dark-colored sedan speeding from the scene and initiated a pursuit. During the chase, officers reportedly saw someone throw a gun from the vehicle. The weapon was recovered.
The pursuit continued east about 8 miles to the area of Fowler and Armstrong avenues, where several people were detained near an apartment complex.
Police said detectives are still investigating whether those individuals were involved in the shooting, Price said.
Detectives remained on scene for several hours to investigate, reviewing surveillance video, and interviewing witnesses.
No arrests were announced, and the investigation remained ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 559-621-7000.
This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 7:32 AM with the headline "One shot in Tower District, several detained after chase across Fresno, police say."
