On July 11, 2021, 18-year-old William Bernabe was tragically shot and killed in Hanford, California. The incident occurred at the intersection of 11th Avenue and Davis Street, where officers found Bernabe with gunshot wounds to his upper body and torso. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. The Hanford Police Department immediately launched an investigation into the homicide, seeking to uncover the circumstances surrounding his death.
The investigation
revealed that the shooting was gang-related, prompting detectives to release an artist's rendering of a suspect believed to be involved in the incident. Additionally, surveillance footage captured a vehicle that may have been linked to the crime scene. The police have been actively seeking public assistance in identifying both the suspect and the vehicle's occupants. Despite these efforts, the case remains unsolved, and the shooter is still at large.
In the months following the incident, the Hanford Police Department has continued to appeal to the community for any information that could lead to an arrest. They have emphasized the importance of community involvement in solving the case and bringing justice to William Bernabe and his family. The investigation remains open, with detectives diligently working to piece together the events of that fateful day and identify those responsible for the young man's death.
