Jesus Garcia Samano, 54, of Delano, California, was fatally wounded by gunfire on the evening of May 19, 2026. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office responded and the coroner later identified Samano as the victim; the death has been classified as a homicide.

Few details have been released about the circumstances. The specific location of the shooting within Delano, any apparent motive, and what led to the fatal encounter have not been publicly reported. No arrests or identified suspects have been announced.

If anyone knew Jesus Garcia Samano or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.