UPDATE: New evidence has emerged in the tragic 2024 Thanksgiving shooting case, as prosecutors presented compelling visuals in court today. The courtroom was filled with tension as family and friends of the three defendants—Uniese Brown, Christopher Stanley, and Demarion Hackett—faced off against the family of the victim, 22-year-old Anthony Calderon, who was killed during the incident.
The latest developments unfolded in Fresno, California, where a crime scene investigator highlighted the chaotic aftermath of the shooting. During testimony, Fresno Police investigator Matt Schaefer revealed that over 50 shots were fired that night, with evidence showing a staggering 28 bullet casings found in the vacant lot and an additional 27 casings at the complex’s driveway. This marked the first time the public was given a detailed view of the scene, which investigators had characterized as a “reckless and brutal attack.”
The urgency of the case escalated as witnesses took the stand. One witness, who was present with Calderon during the shooting, testified that he returned fire at the alleged shooters. This led to intense questioning from defense attorney Miles Harris, who challenged the crime scene analysis, asking Schaefer, “You don’t know who fired those guns, do you?” and receiving a confirming “No, I do not” in response.
The courtroom drama intensified with revelations that a magazine was recovered near the scene but not fingerprinted by investigators. Harris pressed Schaefer about this decision, questioning, “So the detective on the scene knew that this magazine was recovered from inside the residence and said ‘oh, don’t worry about testing that one,’ right?” to which Schaefer acknowledged, “Correct.”
As the courtroom awaits the judge’s decision on whether the case will proceed to trial, both the prosecution and defense are gearing up for their next arguments, scheduled for Monday. The stakes are high, and the emotional weight of Calderon’s family seeking justice hangs heavily in the air, making this case one to watch closely.
Stay tuned for further updates as this developing story unfolds and the fight for justice continues.
