Ursulo Francisco Sermeno, aged 47, tragically passed away on January 8, 2022, in Fresno, California. Ursulo was born on February 4, 1974, in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. His death was a result of a violent incident that occurred at the Chalet Gardens Apartments on Winery near Yale. On the evening of January 8, 2022, law enforcement responded to reports of a disturbance and gunshots at the apartment complex.
Upon arrival, officers discovered evidence of a shooting inside one of the apartments. Ursulo Sermeno was found inside, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Despite first responders' efforts to administer first aid, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Ursulo Sermeno's death revealed that a white sports car with dark rims was seen leaving the scene shortly after the shooting. An officer later spotted a vehicle matching this description near Highway 168 and Highway 180. A brief pursuit ensued when the driver refused to stop, but the chase was called off. The vehicle was later found crashed into a power pole near McKinley and De Wolf Avenues, and it was on fire. A man, identified as 41-year-old Rodrigo Nelson, was seen walking away from the crash and was subsequently detained by police. Nelson was charged with evading police and driving a stolen vehicle. However, authorities have not connected him directly to the murder of Ursulo Sermeno, and he remains a person of interest in the case.
The Fresno Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Ursulo Sermeno's death. They have urged anyone with additional information to come forward. As of now, no further arrests have been made, and the case remains open. The community and law enforcement are working together to seek justice for Ursulo Sermeno and to bring closure to his family and loved ones.
