Kaylon Shamar Bolden, 22, of Madera, California, was shot and killed in the early morning hours of September 26, 2021 at a gas station at Ninth and Gateway. He was involved in an altercation with a person he knew before the shooting. First responders took Bolden to hospital, where he died shortly after arrival.

Madera Police Department opened a homicide investigation and collected physical and digital evidence while following tips that suggested possible armed retaliation. No immediate arrests were made and the case remained unsolved as investigators encouraged anyone with information to come forward. Police briefly explored whether this killing was connected to another Madera homicide that same day but later determined the two incidents were unrelated.

Bolden’s death deeply affected his family and the community. If anyone has information about the shooting or the people involved, please contact Madera police.