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The Killing of Kenny Mullins: A Case Headed for Trial
August 29, 2025
For years, the death of Kenny Mullins sat quietly in the background of Fresno County. A homeless man, shot and killed by reserve deputies in 2020, his case didn’t spark the level of official criticism or investigation you might expect. The Sheriff’s Office denied wrongdoing, the District Attorney kept silent,...... Read more »
Best Eaton Fire Lawyers Featuring The Wagner Law Group
August 27, 2025
Top Eaton Fire lawyer, Including The Wagner Law Group When you need reliable personal injury and wildfire litigation services in Fresno, experience matters. Below is The Wagner Law Group’s curated list of the Top 10 wildfire and injury law firms in Fresno County, evaluated based on industry reputation, services, hours,...... Read more »
Lawsuit accuses Sheriff Mims of promoting deadly force
April 4, 2022
Remnants of crime scene tape are left behind at this vacant building on Shaw and Fresno Avenue after a homeless man was shot and killed here Saturday night. Authorities have identified him as 35-year-old Joseph Gutierrez. On Monday, Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderama said his office is still investigating,...... Read more »
Fresno man sues, blames recalled vehicle for severe injuries
January 28, 2022
Remnants of crime scene tape are left behind at this vacant building on Shaw and Fresno Avenue after a homeless man was shot and killed here Saturday night. Authorities have identified him as 35-year-old Joseph Gutierrez. On Monday, Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderama said his office is still investigating,...... Read more »
Security guard accused of killing homeless man in northeast Fresno claiming self-defense
March 26, 2021
Remnants of crime scene tape are left behind at this vacant building on Shaw and Fresno Avenue after a homeless man was shot and killed here Saturday night. Authorities have identified him as 35-year-old Joseph Gutierrez. On Monday, Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderama said his office is still investigating,...... Read more »
Wrongful death lawsuit against Fresno County Sheriff’s Office wants cameras on deputies
January 29, 2021
(At least 100 people from southwest Fresno gathered at the Hinton Community Center hoping for violence to stop in the city. VIDEO BY ANTHONY GALAVIZ) The family of a man killed by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the county seeking not just financial...... Read more »