Fresno Homicide Detectives Seek Leads in Fatal Stabbing of Jared Rogers
Homicide detectives with the Fresno Police Department are investigating a fatal stabbing at a local park.
Jared Rogers
According to police, officers had responded just after midnight on Sunday, Aug. 18, to Martin Ray Reilly Park on Chestnut Avenue to investigate a report of an individual who was “bloody and appeared to have a broken arm.”
At the scene, officers reportedly discovered Jared Rogers, 23, lying unresponsive in a parking stall, having suffered multiple stab wounds to his upper torso.
Medical personnel transported Rogers to an area medical center. He was pronounced deceased a short time later, police said.
Homicide detectives have reportedly determined that Rogers had been stabbed near a gazebo in the park.
In a press release, police described the suspect as a Hispanic male adult with a thin build, standing approximately 5’3″ to 5’4″ and wearing a shiny blue shirt, jeans, and glasses.
Detectives are actively seeking witnesses who may have been present, police said.
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is encouraged to reach out to Fresno PD Homicide Detective M. Moreno at 559-621-2443 or Detective A. Lopez at 559-621-2072.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867.
