Donnie Boatman, 38, was shot on the evening of July 2, 2025, in the 600 block of Leon Avenue in Modesto, California. Deputies arrived around 6:42 p.m. and found him gravely wounded; he was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead after life-saving efforts failed. Investigators from the Major Crimes Unit canvassed the neighborhood and followed tips about a car seen speeding away from the scene.

Police identified a suspect within hours and on July 3 arrested 34-year-old Dontae Galindo about a mile from the shooting location. He was booked on suspicion of murder and for being a felon in possession of a firearm; authorities noted prior arrests including attempted murder, drug offenses, and obstructing a peace officer. Detectives have not released a motive and the investigation remains open.

If anyone has information about what happened on Leon Avenue that evening or about the fleeing vehicle, please share what you know with investigators.