Dharampreet Singh Jassar, 21, a clerk at the Tackle Box mini-mart in Madera and a Fresno State criminal justice student, was shot and killed during a robbery on November 13, 2017. Two men entered the store demanding cash and cigarettes; Jassar complied and offered no resistance, but as the suspects were leaving one of them turned and shot him, killing him.

Investigators arrested Amritaj Singh Athwal near Kerman after his red Toyota pickup became stuck in a ditch; officers found drugs, firearms and ammunition in the vehicle, including the alleged murder weapon. Surveillance footage showed one suspect entering the store without shoes, a detail that matched Athwal at the time of arrest. The second suspect, Savirant Singh Athwal, was later identified and arrested. Prosecutors said one defendant had formerly worked at the Tackle Box and planned the robbery.

Both men were found guilty of first-degree murder at trial and sentenced to life without parole. The community mourned Jassar, who balanced work and college, and his family supported the prosecution. If anyone knew Dharampreet or has information about that night, please share what you remember.