Authorities have identified Carolina Godinez, 43, of Orange Cove as the woman fatally shot on Thanksgiving, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office.

Police responded around 1:45 p.m. to reports of gunfire near 9th Street and South Avenue, where officers found Godinez with a gunshot wound.

Officers and EMS attempted lifesaving measures, but she died from her injuries.

Detectives with the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Unit are investigating, and identifying a suspect and determining a motive remain priorities in the ongoing case.

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Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Jose Diaz at (559) 600-8204 or Detective Richard Antunez at (559) 600-8221.

Anonymous tips may be submitted to Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or through its website. Re

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