Derek Mauldin, a 32-year-old resident of Modesto, California, was shot and killed on January 12, 2016. He was found in the driver’s seat of his vehicle near the alleyway of F and 15th streets with gunshot wounds; he was taken to a local hospital and later died. Witnesses said two men — described as white or Hispanic and in their 20s, wearing dark clothing — fled the scene on foot after the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a fence.

The investigation led to the arrest of 46-year-old Modesto resident Dwain Bishop, who was seen walking near McHenry and West Fairmont and was taken into custody. Bishop confessed to the shooting and was later charged with murder. On March 30, 2018, Bishop pled guilty to first-degree murder with use of a firearm and was sentenced to 25 years to life plus four years for personal use of a firearm.

Derek is remembered by family and friends as someone who loved the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with loved ones. If anyone has memories of Derek or information about the events that night, please share what you know.