Murder Investigation; Fresno Man Wanted
A Fresno man first wanted for questioning in the disappearance of a Sanger teenager is now wanted for murder, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office said in a news release Monday afternoon.
An arrest warrant for murder, attempted murder and weapons charges has been issued for 21-year-old Ernie Chanmany.
Chanmany was initially identified as one of the suspects possibly involved in the disappearance of 16-year-old Sammy Mercado.
Detectives say Mercado and two friends drove to a field at Annadale and Willow in Southeast Fresno on April 12th to steal marijuana. Mercado was confronted by two men on the property as his two friends drove away. They reportedly heard gunshots.
The two friends last saw Mercado lying on the ground next to the marijuana. Investigators say the two returned later to try to find Mercado but could not.
The sheriff's office has not released any other details regarding Sammy Mercado.
































