Damien Pierson, 35, was killed in an early-morning shooting near Downtown Fresno on September 2, 2022. The shooting occurred around 5:30 a.m. at a residence near Effie Street and Grant Avenue. Joseph Caradine, 34, was also killed; two adult women and another man were wounded and taken to hospital.

Police found multiple firearms and expended casings at the scene. Investigators say the violence arose from an interpersonal dispute involving Pierson, Caradine, and others at the house, which neighbors described as a dope house linked to drug activity. Evidence suggested the shooting was tied to a robbery during a drug deal and that more than one person likely fired a weapon; at least one victim was part of the robbery crew.

No arrests had been announced and detectives were identifying everyone present and asking witnesses to come forward. If anyone has information about this shooting or recognized who was at the house that morning, please share what is known with authorities.