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Fresno Clinic Shooting Leaves Healthcare Worker Critically Injured
Police say the shooting appears to be a 'personal interaction' between the patient and the targeted employee.
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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A 69-year-old man named Bounab Thammavong allegedly shot a female healthcare worker multiple times in the upper body during a medical appointment at a Family Health Care clinic in Fresno, California on Thursday morning. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition, while the suspect was arrested at the scene without incident and booked on attempted murder charges.
Why it matters
Workplace violence, particularly in healthcare settings, is an ongoing concern. This incident highlights the need for clinics and other businesses to have robust safety protocols in place to protect employees and patients, as well as the importance of recognizing and reporting concerning behaviors that could lead to such attacks.
The details
According to police, Thammavong walked into the clinic, was escorted to an exam room, and then allegedly shot the female employee multiple times. He then dropped the gun and went back to the lobby, where officers arrested him. The victim, described as a woman in her 30s, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
- The incident occurred on Thursday morning around 8:21 a.m.
The players
Bounab Thammavong
A 69-year-old man who allegedly shot a healthcare worker during a medical appointment at a Fresno clinic.
Family Health Care clinic
The medical facility where the shooting took place.
Fresno Police Department
The law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the shooting incident.
Victim
A female healthcare worker in her 30s who was shot multiple times and is in critical condition.
What they’re saying
“'This looks like this was some type of personal interaction between the patient and the employee that was targeted.'”
— Lt. Larry Bowlan, Fresno Police Department (yourcentralvalley.com)
“'Our concern is to ensure our team members and patients are receiving the support needed to heal from this incident, and most importantly, our prayers are with our team member involved and their family.'”
— Kerry Hydash, President & CEO, Family HealthCare Network (yourcentralvalley.com)
“'Violence can happen to anyone at any time, anywhere. And we just first and foremost, we need to develop a plan.'”
— Sam Carter, CEO, Ethos Protection Services (yourcentralvalley.com)
What’s next
The judge will determine whether to allow the suspect, Bounab Thammavong, to be released on bail as the investigation continues.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the need for healthcare facilities to prioritize employee and patient safety through comprehensive security measures and training, as well as the importance of recognizing and reporting any concerning behaviors that could escalate to violence.
