Man arrested after morning home invasion in northeast Fresno

Police arrested a Fresno man and recovered a firearm after a reported home invasion and shots fired early Tuesday morning in northeast Fresno, authorities said. The incident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. on Jan. 13 at a residence in the 10,000 block of North Satin Nickel Drive and left neighbors shaken by the brazen, early-morning entry.

Officers were dispatched for reports of possible shots fired and, while en route, received a call from a victim reporting a home invasion robbery. When officers arrived they found two people near the residence’s entry gate who were initially detained; investigators later determined those two were additional victims, not suspects. Police identified the alleged attacker as Adam Delacruz, who was arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail on charges related to the investigation.

According to the police account, the household had been hosting guests who had been drinking; two guests stayed overnight. Early in the morning the homeowner called a female acquaintance to the residence; she stayed briefly and left. A short time after she departed, a male suspect arrived, fired two rounds into the front door and forced his way inside. The suspect then held three people at gunpoint, stole numerous items and fled. Detectives later recovered a firearm believed to have been used in the crime and described the incident as isolated. Police said Delacruz is an associate of the woman who had been called to the home.

For residents of northeast Fresno the episode underscores risks that can follow late-night gatherings and social calls. The shooting occurred at a time when many neighbors are still home or preparing for the day, increasing the likelihood of witnesses and of people being endangered during confrontations. The recovery of a firearm and an arrest within hours of the call will be reassuring to some, but the initial confusion—detained neighbors later identified as victims—highlights how quickly a chaotic scene can complicate response and investigation.

Investigators continue to work the case through the Fresno County Jail booking process and follow-up interviews. Our two cents? Lock your doors even during daylight hours, think twice before inviting unfamiliar people to late-night gatherings, and report suspicious activity to Fresno Police immediately so officers can respond before situations escalate.