Harmanpreet Singh Obituary, Death; – The Fresno Police Department has confirmed the identity of the individual who lost his life following a shooting incident outside a restaurant in Fresno on Tuesday, as well as the identification of the suspect involved.
The deceased has been named by authorities as 29-year-old Harmanpreet Singh. Police reported that just prior to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, officers were dispatched in response to reports of gunfire occurring outside a restaurant and bar situated at the intersection of Ashlan and West Avenues.
As officers were arriving at the scene, 28-year-old Lovepreet Singh contacted 911, claiming he had been involved in a disturbance at the restaurant and had discharged a firearm. Lovepreet expressed his willingness to surrender to the police upon their arrival, according to law enforcement. Officers located Lovepreet, took him into custody, and discovered he was in possession of a semi-automatic weapon.
Upon returning to the restaurant, officers found Harmanpreet lying in the parking lot with a gunshot wound to his upper body. Emergency medical services transported him to a nearby hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Homicide detectives were dispatched to the scene and determined that Lovepreet and Harmanpreet, both residents of Modesto, were acquaintances attending a celebration at the restaurant.
Witnesses reported that Lovepreet brandished a handgun and shot Harmanpreet in the upper body while in the parking lot. As Lovepreet fled the scene, he also fired at another individual but missed.
Lovepreet has been booked into the Fresno County Jail on charges of homicide and attempted homicide. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to contact Fresno Police Department detectives J. Adney at 559-621-2445 or R. Montoya at 559-621-2427. This investigation is ongoing.
