After fatal shooting near Fresno State, police still searching for suspects
Fresno police are searching for suspects involved in the shooting of a man close to the Fresno State campus on Monday night.
The shooting occurred at a Northeast Fresno apartment complex on Recreation Avenue just south of Shaw, near the Save Mart Center, according to news reports.
The university community was not notified of the shooting until 19 hours after the incident.
Police have identified the victim, who was not a student at Fresno State, as 31-year-old Nehemiah McKinsey of Madera. According to news reports, McKinsey was taken to Community Regional Medical Center where he later died. He was apparently shot in the upper body.
According to an e-mail message sent to the campus community late Tuesday afternoon, police responded to the scene shortly after 10 p.m. Monday after receiving calls regarding shots fired.
Police told local news outlets that the shooting might have been drug related. Several vehicles were seen leaving the apartment complex just after the shooting, according to reports, and police were searching for a white SUV with tinted windows and chrome rims.
Amy Armstrong, the public information officer for the University Police Department, told The Collegian that Fresno police responded to the call and are handling the investigation. University police did go to the crime scene but did not take action, Armstrong said, since the incident occurred in the city of Fresno and is not UPD’s case.
The Monday incident marks the 12th homicide in Fresno this year.
On April 23, another shooting near campus occurred on the south side of Bulldog Lane, where one victim was shot and taken to a local hospital.
According to Armstrong, the university determined that neither the April 23 shooting nor the Monday night shooting posed a danger to the Fresno State students or employees and did not disrupt campus activities.
The campus was notified of the April shooting, which occurred around 3:45 p.m., via the campus bulletin board e-mail listserv. The e-mail was issued about three hours after the incident.
For the most recent incident, the university notified the university community at 5:11 p.m. the day after the incident — 19 hours later.
When there are campus emergencies, according to Armstrong, the university uses several means to contact the campus community. See http://www.csufresno.edu/police/emergency/notify/index.shtml.
Armstrong said the University Police Department officers are trained to determine the severity of incidents.
When an incident occurs on campus or in surrounding areas, the University Police chief or his or her lieutenants determine if there is a danger to students and inform the president and other top campus officials if the campus should be notified.
Armstrong said that once the details of the incident are relayed through the chain of command and discussed with other campus administrators, a course of action is then decided.
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No matter what it was he was doing, he still didn’t deserve to die. My thoughts are with his friends and family, and espeically his little boy. How sad that he now has to go through life without his daddy.
No matter what it was he was doing, he still didn’t deserve to die. My thoughts are with his friends and family, and espeically his little boy. How sad that he now has to go through life without his daddy.
I agree with Obama Sucks. I highly doubt this was an innocent victim, and truthfully his son is probably better off without a drug addicted criminal for a parent.
I agree with Obama Sucks. I highly doubt this was an innocent victim, and truthfully his son is probably better off without a drug addicted criminal for a parent.
Nehemiah was my nephew. He was a smart and loving human being. Our family is heartbroken over his loss. He was no criminal and he was loved by
Nehemiah was my nephew. He was a smart and loving human being. Our family is heartbroken over his loss. He was no criminal and he was loved by
Loved by so many. Your judgemental and nasty comments just add to others pain. You know nothing about him or our family. It must be so nice to be so perrfect and high and mighty.Watch out, what you say might come back to haunt you. We love you Nehemiah, The people who love you know the truth.
Loved by so many. Your judgemental and nasty comments just add to others pain. You know nothing about him or our family. It must be so nice to be so perrfect and high and mighty.Watch out, what you say might come back to haunt you. We love you Nehemiah, The people who love you know the truth.
obama sucks ,ou make me sick. Nehemiah was more than you could ever hope to be. A real person, full of love, not like you. Get lost and don’t pass judgement on people you don’t know because you are bored online. He was my smart, sassy, loving son. screw you.
obama sucks ,ou make me sick. Nehemiah was more than you could ever hope to be. A real person, full of love, not like you. Get lost and don’t pass judgement on people you don’t know because you are bored online. He was my smart, sassy, loving son. screw you.
Julianne Phillips,
You are a pathetic excuse for a human being. Did you know this fine man?
How does it feel to know that when YOU leave this planet, the world will be a much better place. No need for your hatred and judgment.
There is a special circle in H*ll reserved for people such as you.
Julianne Phillips,
You are a pathetic excuse for a human being. Did you know this fine man?
How does it feel to know that when YOU leave this planet, the world will be a much better place. No need for your hatred and judgment.
There is a special circle in H*ll reserved for people such as you.
Nehemiah, I miss you so! As for asshats like Julianne and OS – well, it’s folks like this who make me appreciate the good man you were. Those are truly lost and lonely people who have no decency, respect or humanity. There will be few, if any, to mourn their loss.
How I will miss you – how we will ALL miss you, is the story we live today. I remember so many things about you – your laugh, your great hugs, your shrugging off of stuff that just didn’t matter. Your fierce loyalty, your sense of humor, and your undying generosity to the underdog in animal or human form. You have a bright soul, and your light shines on with us. May you be at peace, or involved in adventure, in your new place. We will never forget you, and your family & friends will watch over your son and your adopted kitties.
We loved you, we still do, and we will miss you always. Have I said that enough – how much we will miss you?
Nehemiah, I miss you so! As for asshats like Julianne and OS – well, it’s folks like this who make me appreciate the good man you were. Those are truly lost and lonely people who have no decency, respect or humanity. There will be few, if any, to mourn their loss.
How I will miss you – how we will ALL miss you, is the story we live today. I remember so many things about you – your laugh, your great hugs, your shrugging off of stuff that just didn’t matter. Your fierce loyalty, your sense of humor, and your undying generosity to the underdog in animal or human form. You have a bright soul, and your light shines on with us. May you be at peace, or involved in adventure, in your new place. We will never forget you, and your family & friends will watch over your son and your adopted kitties.
We loved you, we still do, and we will miss you always. Have I said that enough – how much we will miss you?
Sincerest condolences to mamaB and her family from all the butter gang. We are so sorry to hear about your loss.
-Richard
Sincerest condolences to mamaB and her family from all the butter gang. We are so sorry to hear about your loss.
-Richard
I can’t believe how heart-less some of you people are. First of all, he was not in the drug scene. He was a country boy who loved his cats and kittens. He would have done anything in the world for anyone. He had a huge heart and lived an honest life, he of all people didn’t deserve this. I love and miss you so much, and I’m sorry I didn’t anwser your call hours before. I would give anything to have been there with you! You will never be forgotten, your precious heart and words will live forever.
I can’t believe how heart-less some of you people are. First of all, he was not in the drug scene. He was a country boy who loved his cats and kittens. He would have done anything in the world for anyone. He had a huge heart and lived an honest life, he of all people didn’t deserve this. I love and miss you so much, and I’m sorry I didn’t anwser your call hours before. I would give anything to have been there with you! You will never be forgotten, your precious heart and words will live forever.
Thank you to all the wonderful people who knew Nehemiah and his kind heart. He would have helped anybody, even some unknown homeless person on the street. Richard, thank you and thank the Butter folks for their sympathy.
And you asshats like OS and Julianne can go to hell and probably will.
Thank you to all the wonderful people who knew Nehemiah and his kind heart. He would have helped anybody, even some unknown homeless person on the street. Richard, thank you and thank the Butter folks for their sympathy.
And you asshats like OS and Julianne can go to hell and probably will.
Another clueless asshat checks in without any facts. Go find something productive to do, you evil nasty person.
Another clueless asshat checks in without any facts. Go find something productive to do, you evil nasty person.
Alisyn–You need to see an exorcist.
Nehemiah’s mother and aunts are my friends, and they are the best kind of folks one could have the privilege to get to know. They are hurting for the loss of their son and nephew.
This is a sorrowful tragedy. There are lots of ways to get an education. And lots of things to learn from folks who may be different from ourselves.
Mark and friends of Nehemiah, thanks.
Alisyn–You need to see an exorcist.
Nehemiah’s mother and aunts are my friends, and they are the best kind of folks one could have the privilege to get to know. They are hurting for the loss of their son and nephew.
This is a sorrowful tragedy. There are lots of ways to get an education. And lots of things to learn from folks who may be different from ourselves.
Mark and friends of Nehemiah, thanks.
BTW, I WAS a student at Fresno State and I have 3 degrees. The only type of person I would be afraid of around campus is a sick person like Alisyn. Get a therapist, you disgusting person.
BTW, I WAS a student at Fresno State and I have 3 degrees. The only type of person I would be afraid of around campus is a sick person like Alisyn. Get a therapist, you disgusting person.
Ignore those who are quick to judge others. Who are we to judge anyone but ourselves?
Ignore those who are quick to judge others. Who are we to judge anyone but ourselves?
To Neo’s family I want to say you raised an awesome son! He was the most honset, self-less, smartest man I have ever met. He actually helped me quit my addiction to drugs. He showed me how to not only love myself but to love others as well. His words will always live on, I have become a speaker at NA meetings, which was encouraged by Neo. He saved my life and he didn’t deserve to have his taken. Katherine don’t even feed into the comments of people, they are miserable with their life and misery loves company. We knew and loved Neo, the people who didn’t know him will never know how awesome of a man he was. He will always be in our hearts!
To Neo’s family I want to say you raised an awesome son! He was the most honset, self-less, smartest man I have ever met. He actually helped me quit my addiction to drugs. He showed me how to not only love myself but to love others as well. His words will always live on, I have become a speaker at NA meetings, which was encouraged by Neo. He saved my life and he didn’t deserve to have his taken. Katherine don’t even feed into the comments of people, they are miserable with their life and misery loves company. We knew and loved Neo, the people who didn’t know him will never know how awesome of a man he was. He will always be in our hearts!
Thank you to all the people who knew and loved Nehemiah. He will always be with us. To paraphrase Walt Whitman, he departs as air and shakes his locks at the runaway sun.
He will take the garbage these ignorant haters spew and turn it into compost to grow soft green grass to cushion our paths through life. I love you Nehemiah.
Your mom.
Thank you to all the people who knew and loved Nehemiah. He will always be with us. To paraphrase Walt Whitman, he departs as air and shakes his locks at the runaway sun.
He will take the garbage these ignorant haters spew and turn it into compost to grow soft green grass to cushion our paths through life. I love you Nehemiah.
Your mom.
I love you, too Nehemiah. We will always love you and miss you.
I love you, too Nehemiah. We will always love you and miss you.
Katherine if its not to much to ask could you send me a picture of Neo? My E-mail is blueeyess9991414@yahoo.com………………..I would really like to have a picture of him!
Katherine if its not to much to ask could you send me a picture of Neo? My E-mail is blueeyess9991414@yahoo.com………………..I would really like to have a picture of him!
I just heard this sad, sad news and can’t tell you how much I feel for you all. I remember Nehemiah as a bright, kind little boy who put went with me and his family on a wonderful three day hike up to Lake Ediza. I will forever hold that memory in my heart. Don’t let these nasty people hurt you any longer. Nehemiah is safe now, from them and people like them.
I just heard this sad, sad news and can’t tell you how much I feel for you all. I remember Nehemiah as a bright, kind little boy who put went with me and his family on a wonderful three day hike up to Lake Ediza. I will forever hold that memory in my heart. Don’t let these nasty people hurt you any longer. Nehemiah is safe now, from them and people like them.
I am having a hard time letting go, I talk to him everyday, I still send him text messages, he was my rock! I figure if I talk to him on here, his family will see how much of an impact he had in my life.Katherine I never got a chance to meet you I saw pictures and he spoke of you often. Please give my love to his son for me. His daddy was a great man who loved him very much!
I am having a hard time letting go, I talk to him everyday, I still send him text messages, he was my rock! I figure if I talk to him on here, his family will see how much of an impact he had in my life.Katherine I never got a chance to meet you I saw pictures and he spoke of you often. Please give my love to his son for me. His daddy was a great man who loved him very much!
Lindsay, I will say hi to his son for you. Here is a poem for you, from Thich Nhat Hanh:
No coming, no going,
No after, no before.
I hold you close,
I release you to be free;
I am in you
And you are in me.
Lindsay, I will say hi to his son for you. Here is a poem for you, from Thich Nhat Hanh:
No coming, no going,
No after, no before.
I hold you close,
I release you to be free;
I am in you
And you are in me.
Thank you Katherine. I will cherish those words.
Thank you Katherine. I will cherish those words.
All this love for someone who was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time—–gimmie a break. He wasn’t a saint……he was in the middle of a drug deal—-we should sob because that drug deal went wrong?
All this love for someone who was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time—–gimmie a break. He wasn’t a saint……he was in the middle of a drug deal—-we should sob because that drug deal went wrong?
Why don’t you go waste your precious time elsewhere harassing people you never knew, mr. fakename, instead of bothering people who actually cared about a man who was murdered. Nobody is a saint. You obviously aren’t. Not the point. You HAVE no point. Take a hike.
Why don’t you go waste your precious time elsewhere harassing people you never knew, mr. fakename, instead of bothering people who actually cared about a man who was murdered. Nobody is a saint. You obviously aren’t. Not the point. You HAVE no point. Take a hike.
It’s almost three weeks after the posting and you’re still on the message board, Katherine, maybe you have nothing better to do that defend a bad man you’re trying to make into some religious figure.
It’s almost three weeks after the posting and you’re still on the message board, Katherine, maybe you have nothing better to do that defend a bad man you’re trying to make into some religious figure.