Joey Carrell, a 43-year-old resident of Fresno, was found dead of a gunshot wound in Auberry on Friday, November 14, 2025. The tragic discovery has led to an ongoing investigation by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office as authorities seek to identify a suspect and determine a motive behind the murder.
What happened:
On Friday, November 14, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a man suffering from a gunshot wound from Auberry. Deputies immediately responded to the area, but their initial search yielded no results.
Less than an hour later, at approximately 12:20 p.m., a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer assisting in the response found an injured man on Old Auberry Road, just north of Auberry Road. The man, later identified as Joey Carell, was found dead from a gunshot wound.
Sheriff’s homicide detectives, along with the Crime Scene Unit, arrived at the scene and began their investigation. While specific details of Carell’s injuries are being concealed, authorities are treating the case as a homicide, and understanding the motive and identifying a suspect are key components of the investigation.
Investigation and Public Assistance:
Authorities are actively searching for leads and the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Detective Richard Antunez and Detective Jose Diaz are leading the investigation and can be reached at (559) 600-8221 and (559) 600-8204, respectively.
Members of the public who wish to remain anonymous may contact Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or visit www.valleycrimestoppers.org. Tipsters who provide information leading to the arrest of those responsible for Carell’s death may be eligible for a monetary reward.
This investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to gather more information about the circumstances of the fatal shooting.
Closing Line:
This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
