Originally published as a Fresno Police Department press release –
“On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 10:00 p.m., Northwest officers responded to Gregory Avenue and Cromwell Avenue regarding a shooting victim. Officers found 27-year-old Jason Vitug suffering from a gunshot wound. Vitug died at the scene despite life-saving efforts from officers and paramedics. Detectives have contacted and interviewed witnesses and have determined all parties involved were long-time friends.
Investigators have arrested 21-year-old Jacob King for the murder of Jason Vitug. Detectives found King pulled out a gun and discharged the weapon with conscious disregard for human life. No argument or disagreement preceded this tragic loss of life. King was booked at the Fresno County Jail on murder charges.”
