Fresno Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Shooting and Hit-And-Run

Published on May 12, 2025

The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Martin Campos, Jr. (31, of Fresno) for his role in hit-and-run and attempted murder incidents that took place on May 7, 2025.

On that date, the Fresno Police Department received reports that the defendant had physically assaulted his ex-girlfriend and that he was chasing her and her 3-year-old daughter as they drove southbound on Freeway 41. During the pursuit, Campos rammed his car into the victim’s vehicle and pointed a gun at her, threatening to kill her. Officers located the vehicles stopped at a traffic light near Jensen Avenue and Highway 99. As an officer approached, the defendant fired at least one round at the victim, prompting the officer to return fire. The defendant then fled the scene, striking two nearby vehicles before surrendering to police. He was taken into custody without further incident.

The felony complaint filed in Fresno County Superior Court charges Campos with the following eleven counts:

• One (1) count of ATTEMPTED MURDER [Penal Code § 664/187(a)]
  • Enhancement: PERSONAL AND INTENTIONAL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM [Penal Code § 12022.53(c)]
• One (1) count of ASSAULT WITH A FIREARM [Penal Code § 245(a)(2)]
  • Enhancement: USE OF A FIREARM [Penal Code § 12022.5(a)]
• One (1) count of CHILD ABUSE [Penal Code § 273a(a)]
• One (1) count of ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON [Penal Code § 245(a)(1)]
• One (1) count of SHOOTING AT AN OCCUPIED MOTOR VEHICLE [Penal Code § 246]
• One (1) count of CRIMINAL THREATS [Penal Code § 422]
  •  Enhancement: USE OF A FIREARM [Penal Code § 12022.5(a)]
• One (1) count of POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY A FELON [Penal Code § 29800(a)(1)]
• One (1) count of POSSESSION OF AMMUNITION BY A PROHIBITED PERSON [Penal Code § 30305(a)(1)]
• One (1) count of CARRYING A LOADED FIREARM IN PUBLIC [Penal Code § 25850(a)]
  • Enhancement: SPECIAL ALLEGATION – PRIOR CONVICTION [Penal Code § 25850(c)(1)]
• Two (2) counts of HIT-AND-RUN DRIVING [Penal Code § 20002(a)]

If convicted on all charges and enhancements, Campos faces a maximum sentence of 35 years, 8 months, plus life with the possibility of parole in state prison.

Campos remains in custody. His bail is currently set at $1,785,600.00, and he is scheduled to be arraigned on May 13, 2025, in Department 10 of the Fresno Superior Court. Domestic violence is a serious and often hidden threat in our community. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. Additional support and resources are available through organizations such as the Marjaree Mason Center, which provides confidential services including emergency shelter, legal advocacy, and counseling for those impacted by domestic violence. Their 24/7 crisis hotline can be reached at (559) 233-HELP (4357) or by visiting www.mmcenter.org.

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