Fresno detectives probe death of 72-year-old Leon Conway after welfare check

Leon Conway, 72, was discovered dead inside his apartment after Fresno Police officers responded to a welfare check request near First Street and Dayton Avenue. Fresno Police detectives have taken over the case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Officers went to the residence after receiving the welfare check request and located Conway inside the apartment. The discovery occurred February 25, 2026, and prompted detectives from the Fresno Police Department to open an active investigation into the incident.

Fresno Police detectives are handling the inquiry into Conway’s death. At this stage, investigators have not released a cause of death or detailed findings from the scene, and the department has not identified any suspects or persons of interest tied to the welfare check response.

Conway’s apartment is located in the block adjacent to First Street and Dayton Avenue, where neighbors reported an increased law enforcement presence following the welfare check call. Fresno Police personnel secured the scene as detectives conducted their initial examination on February 25, 2026.

Detectives continue to probe the circumstances of Conway’s death and are compiling evidence and witness accounts from the area around First Street and Dayton Avenue. Fresno Police encourage anyone with information relevant to the welfare check or events at the apartment on February 25 to contact the department directly so investigators can follow up.

The investigation remains active and ongoing with Fresno Police detectives leading the effort to determine what occurred in the apartment where Leon Conway was found. The department has indicated additional information will be provided as the probe develops.