Homicide detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office are looking for the person(s) responsible for shooting 27 year old Javier Merino Perez of Huron. Perez died in the hospital Thursday evening.
Around 11:00 pm on Sunday, January 26th, Huron Police responded to a call of shots fired at the Encino Motel located at 36885 S. Lassen Ave. in Huron. Officers found a man (Javier Perez) under a carport who had suffered a gunshot wound. EMS arrived and transported Perez to the hospital. Perez would remain in critical condition until passing away four days later. This marks the second homicide of the year in the City of Huron.
Huron Police requested the Sheriff’s Office take over the investigation the night of the shooting. Detectives learned that tenants at the motel heard gunshots and made a call to police. A suspect has not been identified.
Detectives are asking community members to contact our office if they have any information to help with the investigation. In particular, if they heard or saw anything around the property between 9:30 pm and 10:30 pm on Sunday.
Call the Fresno Sheriff’s Office at (559) 600-3111, Detective Jose Mora at (559) 600-8205 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867, www.valleycrimestoppers.org You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. You may reference case # 20-1034.
