Leonel Avalos, a 40-year-old resident of Huron, California, was shot and killed on the night of May 28, 2020. At about 11:15 PM, Huron Police responded to reports of shots fired on the 16000 block of 6th Street and found Avalos outside a home with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers provided medical aid but he died at the scene. The homicide was the third in Huron that year.

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office took over the investigation at the request of Huron Police. Homicide detectives and the Crime Scene Unit were dispatched to process the scene. The Sheriff’s Office has asked anyone with information to contact them or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.

If anyone knew Leonel, saw activity on 6th Street that night, or has information that could help the investigation, contact the Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.