Erick Velasquez, 34, was fatally shot inside a Walgreens in Madera, California, on the evening of March 31, 2025. Police say the shooting happened at about 9 p.m.; officers found Velasquez with a fatal gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities identified 30-year-old Narciso Gallardo Fernandez as the suspect and allege he drove more than 80 miles from Pixley to the store. Investigators report Fernandez entered with a handgun, was seen on surveillance waving the firearm at security cameras, then opened fire on Velasquez and continued shooting as employees fled. No one else was reported injured. Officers located Fernandez in the parking lot reloading and say he surrendered without further incident.

Police have said Fernandez expressed a generalized anger toward corporate pharmacies; no prior connection between him and Velasquez has been reported. Fernandez was booked on murder and attempted murder charges with enhancements and pleaded not guilty at arraignment; the investigation remains ongoing.

Did anyone see activity in or around that Walgreens on the night of March 31 that could help investigators?