Woman accused of deadly shooting at Ewell’s Bar enters plea in Fresno courtroom

FRESNO, Calif. ( KSEE/KGPE ) – The woman accused of shooting and killing a man outside a Fresno bar on April 14 made her first appearance in court on Wednesday to answer to the charges.

The DA’s office announced on Tuesday that charges of murder and discharging a firearm were filed against 26-year-old Domonique Brianne Jones of Fresno. The charges follow the death of 38-year-old Gilberto Gutierrez of Dinuba outside Ewell’s Bar in Fresno.

Fresno Police say Jones shot and killed 38-year-old Gilberto Gutierrez during a fight outside the bar. Officers say Gutierrez was trying to diffuse the situation when he was shot.

Inside Fresno County Superior Court, Jones entered a “not guilty” plea for one count of murder and one enhancement of personal and intentional discharge of a firearm.

If convicted, Jones could face up to 50 years in state prison. She is expected back in court on May 1.

Also charged was 24-year-old Isaiah Clayton for his involvement in the fight. He faces charges of carrying a loaded firearm in public and carrying a concealed firearm on a vehicle. Clayton also entered a not-guilty plea.

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