Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Frank Gonzales
Age : 38
Gender : Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/20/2021
Location : Kings Canyon Road and Maple Avenue
City : Fresno
County : Fresno
State : California
Agency : Fresno Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/20/2021, Fresno police assisted a state parole agent who requested help locating Frank Gonzales after concerns were raised about a removed ankle monitor. Officers located Gonzales behind a business near Kings Canyon Road and Maple Avenue. According to police, officers approached him and an encounter occurred during which Gonzales was holding a metal object. Officers opened fire and shot Gonzales. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting was placed under investigation, and no criminal charges against officers were announced at the time of reporting.
