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Hanford Today
By the People, for the People
Three Arrested After Deadly Shooting of Teen in Hanford
Police say the suspects tried to flee to Southern California before being apprehended.
Jan. 31, 2026 at 3:31pm
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Three people have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting of a 17-year-old male in Hanford, California. Police responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex on Friday morning, where they found the teen victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite lifesaving efforts, the teen was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities identified 25-year-old Pasha Evins and 19-year-old Famous Hinton as suspects, along with a grey SUV linked to them. The suspects were later located traveling in a car to Southern California and were arrested by the California Highway Patrol after an attempted escape.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in Hanford and the surrounding Central Valley region. The arrests of the three suspects may provide some closure for the victim's family, but also raise questions about the root causes of such violence and what preventative measures can be taken to improve community safety.
The details
According to the investigation, Hanford police officers responded to multiple calls of shots fired at the Casa Del Sol Apartments around 10:18 a.m. on Friday. When they arrived, they found the 17-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite lifesaving measures, the teen was pronounced dead at the scene. Police identified Pasha Evins, 25, and Famous Hinton, 19, as suspects, along with a grey SUV connected to them. The SUV was later located at a home on Ogden Street, but the suspects were not there. Authorities discovered the suspects were traveling to Southern California in a car with 25-year-old Elise Hernandez. With assistance from the California Highway Patrol, the car was located on a freeway in San Bernardino County, and all three suspects were arrested after an attempted escape. A gun was found in the car.
- On Friday, January 31, 2026 around 10:18 a.m., police received multiple calls of shots fired at the Casa Del Sol Apartments in Hanford.
- The 17-year-old male victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The players
Pasha Evins
A 25-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager in Hanford.
Famous Hinton
A 19-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager in Hanford.
Elise Hernandez
A 25-year-old suspect who was traveling with Evins and Hinton when they were apprehended by authorities.
What’s next
The three suspects have been booked into the Kings County Jail on several charges related to the fatal shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities may release more details as the case progresses.
The takeaway
This tragic incident serves as a sobering reminder of the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in communities like Hanford. While the arrests of the three suspects may provide some closure, it also raises deeper questions about the root causes of such violence and what more can be done to prevent these types of senseless acts in the future.
