Robbery suspect charged with homicide following victim’s death

Contributed by Clovis Police @ClovisPolice_CA the area and began searching for the gunman who was described as having a tattoo on his face.

February 6, 2023: The suspect from a robbery that occurred on December 30, 2022, has now been formally charged with homicide by the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office.

You may recall that Clovis Police Officers arrested 37-year-old Joseph Wright after he beat an elderly male in a parking lot at Clovis/Herndon on December 30, 2022, while stealing his cell phone.

Unfortunately, the victim died at the hospital on January 11, 2023, while being treated. Today during a preliminary hearing at the Fresno Superior Court, the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office filed 1 count of homicide (PC 187) against the suspect, Joseph Wright.

Wright remains in custody at Fresno County Jail.

Clovis Police Detectives continue to work with the Fresno County Coroner’s Office and Fresno County DA’s office regarding this case.

Currently, there are no further updates.

Around 12:10 pm, a deputy spotted the suspect near Fig and Sequoia and he was taken into custody.

Dixon's gun was later recovered a short distance from where he was arrested. From this point, Selma Police requested the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office take over the entire investigation.

Law enforcement is familiar with Dixon. He has a criminal background, including charges for illegal firearms possession and robbery.

He has served time in prison and is currently on probation as part of California's AB 109 law (prison realignment).

The Fresno County Deputy Sheriff’s

Association is supporting the Selma Police Officer’s Association by establishing a memorial fund in which all donations will be given to Officer Carrasco’s family.

Please send contributions to: Fresno Deputy Sheriff’s Association C/O Selma POA Memorial Fund 1360 Van Ness Avenue Fresno, CA 93721

Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to please contact Sheriff’s Detective Richard Antunez at (559) 600-8221 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867, www.valleycrimestoppers.org.

You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Reference case #23-1223.

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