Nathaniel Ricks, 41, was fatally shot shortly after midnight on August 14, 2023, in the 200 block of West Hawes Avenue in southwest Fresno. Officers found Ricks with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body; despite first aid, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives say a physical altercation inside a residence preceded the shooting, and family members in the main house reported hearing gunshots coming from a living space behind the property before calling 911.

Investigators believe the shooter was known to Ricks and are working with family to identify a suspect; no arrests had been announced and no description was released. Ricks had a history of gang affiliation, but detectives do not consider gang activity to be the motive. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fresno Police Department at (559) 621-7000 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP.

If anyone knew Nathaniel or was in that area the night of August 14, what information can be shared with investigators?