Fresno Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder in Death of Mother’s Partner
Above: Aaron Brown booking photo
(Photos courtesy of Fresno PD)
A Fresno man has been arrested as the primary suspect in the fatal stabbing of his mother’s longtime partner.
According to a press release by the Fresno Police Department, officers responded to a report of a stabbing victim on the 4500 block of East White Avenue on the night of Friday, January 12. In a residence at the scene, officers found a man suffering from a stab wound to his upper body.
Emergency and fire personnel transported the victim an area medical center for emergency treatment, but the victim was ultimately pronounced deceased about half an hour later.
Gary Bishop
The victim was identified as 69-year-old Gary Bishop.
Investigators learned that Bishop had been living at the home with his longtime partner and her adult son, identified as 32-year-old Aaron Brown.
According to police, Brown had become upset over a property disagreement between his mother and Bishop, and allegedly stabbed Bishop in an unprovoked attack. He then fled the scene. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Bishop.
In the early morning hours of Saturday, January 14, police located Brown near the downtown area and arrested him on suspicion of murder. He was later booked at the Fresno County jail.
Police say that the investigation remains active, and anyone with information relevant to the case is encouraged to contact Fresno PD Homicide Detective J. Espinoza at 559-621-2415 or Detective V. Miranda at 559-621-2452.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 498-7867.
It was unclear at press time whether Brown had retained an attorney.
Anybody arrested on suspicion of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
