Marco Antonio Alfaro Espinoza, 22, was killed in a reported drive-by shooting on July 27, 2018, in the 100 block of 12th Avenue in Delano. The shooting happened just after 3:15 p.m.; witnesses said they heard five or six shots. Espinoza was pronounced dead at the scene and another man was critically injured and airlifted to a hospital.

Delano Police Chief Robert Nevarez described the incident as appearing gang-related. Witnesses at the scene identified a suspect, and Kern County Sheriff’s Deputies detained 27-year-old Jose Luis Narvarez, who was later charged with homicide, attempted homicide and gang-related offenses. The Delano Police Department asked anyone with further information to come forward.

Marco’s obituary noted his life and the impact on his community; funeral services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with burial at North Kern District Cemetery. Does anyone have information about that afternoon or about the people involved who could help investigators?