Alfonzo Jacobo Espitia, 26, of McFarland, California, was shot and killed inside the Capri Laundromat in the 100 block of Perkins Avenue on the afternoon of Saturday, August 22, 2026. The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified Espitia as the victim.

McFarland Police say two unidentified people confronted Espitia inside the business; an argument ensued and one of the suspects produced a firearm and shot him multiple times at about 3:18 p.m. Both assailants then fled in a vehicle; no description of the vehicle or suspects has been released. Officers and medics performed life-saving measures, but Espitia was pronounced dead at the scene.

The motive remains unknown. As of this report no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been made; the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone was at or near the Capri Laundromat that afternoon or has information about the confrontation or the fleeing vehicle, please share what you know with investigators.