Around 6:45 pm on Friday, September 25, Reedley Police received a report of a critically wounded person who had been dropped off by a friend at Adventist Health Hospital in Reedley.
The victim, a man later identified as 19 year old Julio Diaz of Parlier, died of his injuries.
Reedley Police determined Diaz was involved in a physical altercation at an apartment complex located at 595 Bigger St. in Parlier. Parlier Police then requested Fresno County Sheriff's homicide detectives take over the investigation. FSO detectives later learned the incident was gang-related.
No arrests have been made. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Sgt. Jon Alvarado at 559-600-8200 or Valley Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867, www.valleycrimestoppers.org You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
