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Suspect Arrested in Fresno Clinic Shooting
69-year-old Bounlab Thammavong charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a 30-year-old employee
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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Fresno police have arrested 69-year-old Bounlab Thammavong for allegedly shooting a 30-year-old female employee at the Family Health Care Network clinic on Thursday morning. The victim is in critical but stable condition after being transported to a local hospital. Thammavong was apprehended at the scene and has been charged with attempted murder and other felonies.
Why it matters
Workplace violence and active shooter incidents continue to be a major public safety concern, especially in healthcare settings where patients may have heightened emotions or mental health issues. This incident raises questions about security protocols at medical facilities and the need for better threat assessment and de-escalation training for staff.
The details
According to police, Thammavong was at the clinic for a scheduled appointment when he was guided to a back room. He then allegedly brandished a firearm and shot multiple times at the 30-year-old female employee, striking her in the upper body. Officers arrived on the scene and were able to arrest Thammavong without further incident.
- The shooting occurred around 8:20 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
- Thammavong was arrested at the scene by responding officers.
The players
Bounlab Thammavong
A 69-year-old man who was arrested and charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting a 30-year-old employee at the Family Health Care Network clinic in Fresno.
Family Health Care Network
A healthcare provider with multiple clinic locations in the Fresno, California area.
What they’re saying
“We must ensure the safety of our healthcare workers and patients, and take all necessary steps to prevent such senseless acts of violence.”
— Chief Paco Balderrama, Fresno Police Department (KSEE/KGPE)
What’s next
Thammavong is expected to appear in court next week, where a judge will determine if he should be released on bail pending trial.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the need for heightened security measures and threat assessment protocols in healthcare facilities to protect vulnerable patients and staff from potential acts of violence.
