James Dallas Flemante, 22, of Los Banos, California, was shot on the morning of August 26, 2020, on California Avenue and died of his wounds on August 27, 2020. He was found with severe gunshot injuries and police described the attack as targeted rather than random.

The Los Banos Police Department opened an immediate investigation. Investigators tracked the suspect out of state, and on October 16, 2020 a person was arrested in Florida and later returned to California to face a first-degree murder charge in connection with Flemante’s death.

Vigils and memorials were held in the community. If anyone has information about Flemante, the shooting on California Avenue, or contacts who may assist investigators, please share what is known with the Los Banos Police Department.