Mayra Barajas, 40, of Fresno was found unresponsive on the side of the road near Olive and Marks Avenues about 2:30 a.m. on January 8, 2022. A Fresno County sheriff’s deputy on patrol discovered that she had been shot in the chest, began CPR and called for assistance. Barajas was taken to Community Regional Medical Center but died shortly after arrival.

The shooting was the first homicide recorded in Fresno that year. Fresno Police detectives have been investigating, canvassing for witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage. The motive remains unclear and no suspects or arrests have been announced. Her death has left family, including a daughter, grieving.

Anyone who was near Olive and Marks Avenues around 2:30 a.m. on January 8, 2022, or who has information that could help the investigation is asked to contact the Fresno Police Department.