FRESNO - Early Tuesday afternoon, officers from the Fresno Police Department's Southwest Policing District responded to a residence near Hedges Avenue and Wheeler Avenue regarding a report of a stabbing victim. Officers found 41‑year‑old Aubrey Galloway unresponsive and suffering from multiple stab wounds to his upper body.
Officers and EMS personnel rendered medical aid, and Galloway was transported to Community Regional Medical Center for further treatment. Despite lifesaving efforts, Victim Galloway was pronounced deceased at 1:13 p.m. by medical staff.
Detectives learned that Galloway had been involved in an argument with one of his roommates, 45‑year‑old London Smith. During the dispute, Smith reportedly stabbed Galloway multiple times before fleeing the residence on foot, traveling eastbound on Hedges Avenue.
An extensive search for Smith was conducted, but was unsuccessful. A murder warrant has since been issued for Smith’s arrest. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding Smith’s whereabouts or any details related to this case to contact the Fresno Police Department.
Anyone calling with information can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867). You may also contact the Fresno Police Department – Homicide Detective R. Rockwell at 559-621-2516 or Detective A. Lopez at 559-621-2441.
