John Williams, 43, was shot and killed while riding a bicycle near G Street and Florence Avenue in Southwest Fresno in the early hours of February 4, 2014. The shooting was reported about 3:30 AM; Williams was taken to a hospital but died about an hour later. He was homeless at the time of his death.

The Fresno Police Department treated the case as a homicide and pursued leads, interviewed potential witnesses and collected evidence, but no immediate arrests were made and the investigation remained open. Reports say detectives followed promising information at times but faced challenges in securing concrete evidence and reliable testimony.

The case underscores the risks faced by people living outdoors in Fresno and remains unresolved. Anyone who saw activity near G Street and Florence Avenue that morning or who has information about John Williams or this shooting is asked to come forward.