Felix Makinano, 53, was shot and killed in Lodi on October 3, 2023. Police responded to gunfire on South School Street at about 3:52 a.m. and found Makinano, an unhoused local, with gunshot wounds; he was taken to a hospital and later died. Investigators executed a search warrant at a nearby residence on the same block and found narcotics, a firearm, and other evidence. Two people were initially detained: 39-year-old Scott Sherman and 29-year-old Jessica Aguirre.

Aguirre was later released without charges after investigators concluded Sherman was the sole suspect. Sherman, identified as a local realtor and retired service member, was charged with first-degree murder with a firearm enhancement. His defense attorney has suggested Sherman acted in self-defense, a claim law enforcement has not corroborated. Makinano’s family rejects the self-defense account and say he was doing odd jobs while living on the streets.

If anyone knew Makinano or has information about the shooting, please share what you know.