Randy Harless, a 61-year-old Fresno resident, was found shot to death in his apartment on July 13, 2021. The killing occurred in the afternoon, about 3:30 p.m., and was recorded as Fresno’s 40th homicide of that year.

According to reports, an argument with a neighbor, 30-year-old Climmett Jackson, escalated near Harless’ front door. Jackson allegedly pulled a gun and shot Harless, who died at the scene. Jackson was identified as the primary suspect, was located later that evening in a nearby apartment, taken into custody without incident, and charged with murder.

Jackson’s defense raised self-defense, saying Harless pepper-sprayed him during the confrontation and that Jackson fired in response. Prosecutors emphasized that Jackson was not legally permitted to possess the firearm. The legal dispute centers on whether a reasonable fear of imminent danger justified the shooting or whether it should be treated as murder.

Did anyone in the complex see or hear the argument that afternoon or have other information about Harless and Jackson’s relationship?