Francisco Acosta, 68, was found fatally shot inside his Huron, California, home after a reported drive-by shooting on January 29, 2017, at about 9:30 AM. Officers responding to reports of shots fired on the 16000 block of 14th Street discovered Acosta inside the residence; the Huron Police Department turned the investigation over to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Homicide detectives and a crime scene unit were sent to process evidence and interview witnesses.

Investigators described the attack as a targeted, brutal shooting. No arrests were announced immediately after the killing, and detectives asked the public for information, offering anonymity and possible cash rewards for tips. Acosta was a father of four daughters and a grandfather; the case remains open.

If anyone saw or heard anything on the morning of January 29, 2017, near 14th Street in Huron or has information relevant to this case, please come forward.