On January 1, 2021, Michael Jenkins, a 19-year-old resident of Fresno, California, was shot and killed shortly after 10 a.m. near the intersection of Olive and Peach Avenues. Jenkins and 28-year-old Cruz Garcia were found with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body in an alleyway by an apartment complex; Jenkins was pronounced dead at the scene and Garcia was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, where he later died.

Witnesses reported seeing a light-colored sedan in the area, and detectives considered the possibility of gang-related activity while investigating motive. Authorities identified a suspect, 20-year-old Marcello Della, who was arrested and charged with fatally shooting both victims multiple times at the apartment complex. The case drew attention to gun violence in Fresno and prompted calls for action to improve community safety.

If anyone has information about the shooting or the vehicle seen near Olive and Peach Avenues, please come forward.