Suspect in custody after man found dead in Clovis parking lot, police say

Clovis Police say a suspect is in custody after a man was found dead in a parking lot early Thursday morning.

An officer was on routine patrol in the Ashlan and Villa area when he came across a body in the parking lot just before 3:30 a.m.

Investigators stated that the body belonged to a middle-aged man, but his identity could not be determined.

Sergeant Abby Padgett of the Clovis Police Department said a vehicle at the scene may be connected to the crime.

“We located a vehicle at the scene that appeared to be connected to this incident. It was brought back to our police department for further processing,” said Sgt. Padgett.

Surrounding the scene are some stores, a Starbucks, and the Fresno County Department of Social Services Building.

Several employees who showed up for work told Action News they didn’t believe it.

“It’s usually pretty quiet and peaceful, nothing going on here except people working. Every now and then, there are some people wandering around the parking lot who don’t have homes, but nothing serious,” said Robert Sandoval.

Padgett said this was an isolated incident and was the second homicide investigation of the year.

“We will do everything we can to make sure we solve this case. We hope to bring some closure to the family and the public,” said Sgt. said Padgett.

No other details about the detained suspect were disclosed.

This is the second homicide of the year in the city of Clovis.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Clovis Police Department.

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