Joie Carrell, a 43-year-old resident from Fresno, was found dead from 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 the motive behind the homicide.
What Happened:
On Friday, November 14, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office received reports from Auberry of a person with a gunshot injury. Deputies quickly responded to the area, but their initial search yielded no results.
Just under an hour later, around 12:20 p.m., a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer assisting with the response found an injured individual on Old Auberry Road, just north of Auberry Road. The individual, later identified as Joie Carrell, was found deceased from gunshot wounds.
The Sheriff’s homicide detectives, along with the Crime Scene Unit, arrived at the scene and began their investigation. While the specific details of Carrell’s injuries are being withheld, 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 pursuing 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 can also contact Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or visit www.valleycrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may be eligible for a monetary reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for Carrell’s death.
This investigation is ongoing, and officials are working diligently to gather more details surrounding the circumstances of the fatal shooting.
Closing Line:
This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
