Andrew Valdez, 22, a father of two from Fresno, California, was shot multiple times and killed at about 1:47 a.m. on February 2, 2019. The shooting took place at a party at 3245 N. Maple Ave., where witnesses heard gunfire and people fled in panic. Expended cartridge casings were found near Andrew’s body.

Christopher Valdez, an acquaintance who is not related despite the shared surname, was at the party and began firing for reasons that remain unclear. He fled the scene but was later linked to the crime after detectives served five search warrants on February 8, 2019; evidence seized led to his arrest. He was on parole for robbery at the time and has been charged with first-degree murder. Reports say both men had gang affiliations, though prosecutors did not include gang enhancements in the charges.

Andrew’s family says his death profoundly affected his two young children and that he wanted to change his life for them. Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information is asked to come forward.