On the evening of September 10, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., 35-year-old Sylvester Choi was fatally shot in central Fresno, California. The incident occurred near the intersection of Abby Street and Fedora Avenue, where Choi was attending a gathering. An unknown assailant opened fire on the group, striking Choi multiple times in the upper body. Despite prompt medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other individuals were injured during the shooting.
A 20-year-old woman sustained a graze wound to her leg and was treated on-site before being released. A 30-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body; he was transported to Community Regional Medical Center and was listed in stable condition.
In the weeks following the incident, the Fresno Police Department conducted an extensive investigation, which led to the identification and arrest of three suspects, all known gang members. On October 30, 2024, authorities announced the arrests of 27-year-old Donte Harmon and 30-year-old Maurice Fields, who were apprehended with assistance from the Sacramento Police Department. A third suspect, 24-year-old Nathen Rodriguez, was already in custody for an unrelated offense and was formally charged in connection with Choi's murder on October 25, 2024.
The investigation revealed that the shootings were gang-related, with the suspects believed to be involved in multiple violent incidents in the area. The arrests were part of a broader effort by law enforcement to address gang violence in Fresno. Authorities have urged anyone with additional information about the case to contact the Fresno Police Department or Crime Stoppers to aid in the ongoing investigation.
