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James Chisum, 37, was shot and killed at his Modesto home on October 21, 2018 while holding his 18-month-old grandson. The shooting occurred at the residence near Yosemite Boulevard and El Vista Avenue; the child was not injured. Authorities say the shooter, Stephen Patrick Tisdale, believed Chisum was a drop-out from the Norteno criminal street gang, a motive investigators have linked to gang-related violence in the area.

Tisdale was arrested along with four others — Raymond Zavala, Mariah Silva, Pedro Araiza, and Rodrigo Gomez — on charges tied to the attack. Charges reported against Tisdale included murder, attempted murder, participation in a criminal street gang, child endangerment, auto theft, and home invasion; the other suspects faced various charges including murder, gang activity, and home invasion robbery. Prosecutors say Tisdale was connected to other shootings in October 2018.

Does anyone have information about James Chisum, his life in Modesto, or the events around October 21, 2018 that could help fill in details?