On January 29, 2016 at around 11:40 pm, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center received a 911 call of shots fired at a home on Orange Avenue, south of Adams, near Easton. A large party was taking place at this location and there were 150 – 300 guests in attendance. A disturbance broke out and shots were fired. 19 year old Kayla DeBorde and 17 year old William Harris were struck and killed. A third person was also shot and went to the hospital. He was treated and later release. Deputies arrived on scene and detained several people for questioning, however, no arrests were made.
On May 20, 2016, the parents of Harris and mother of DeBorde made a plea to the public for someone to come forward and help solve the case.
Anyone with additional information on this case should call Fresno County Sheriff’s Detective Jose Diaz at (559) 600-8206,
Kayla DeBorde
William Harris
