Andrew Hammond Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder

Published on June 27, 2024

Today, on June 27, 2024, Andrew Levi Hammond (29, of Oakhurst) was sentenced to three consecutive life without possibility of parole terms plus an indeterminate term of 75 years to life in state prison for three counts of first-degree murder and three personal use of firearm enhancements. Hammond’s sentence was handed down by Judge Jonathan Conklin of the Fresno County Superior Court after a jury convicted Hammond of all counts and all firearm enhancements on May 1, 2024.

On September 28, 2020, Hammond shot and killed Fernando Gonzales at a Rosary ceremony in the City of Fresno.

On October 21, 2022, Hammond shot and killed Steven Rice at a residence in the City of Fresno after a previous physical altercation between acquaintances of Hammond.

On November 2, 2022, Hammond shot and killed Brandon Munoz at an abandoned house in the City of Fresno during a verbal altercation over a small unpaid debt.

Hammond had a lengthy criminal history which included felony auto theft, felony evading, and three felony counts of assault by means likely to cause great bodily injury. T

he Fresno County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank the Fresno Police Department for their investigative work and dedication to this case. This case was successfully prosecuted by Senior Deputy District Attorney Kelly Smith of our Homicide Unit. SDDA Smith was assisted by Senior District Attorney Investigator Raul Medina with our office’s Bureau of Investigations

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