On May 17, 2023, at about 3:35 p.m., 28-year-old Joaquin Navarrete was fatally shot outside his home in the 300 block of South L Street in Madera, California, near Madera High School. Officers responding to multiple reports of gunfire found Navarrete in his front yard with multiple gunshot wounds; police and paramedics rendered aid but he died at the scene. Investigators say an individual approached the house and opened fire after Navarrete stepped outside to talk. Navarrete’s mother was inside the residence and did not witness the shooting. A vehicle fire was reported nearby shortly after the shooting, and authorities are examining whether it is related. The suspect fled on foot and no arrests have been announced; the Madera Police Department is asking anyone with information to call (559) 675-4220. Navarrete had been released from prison three weeks earlier and is remembered by family and friends as charismatic, hardworking, and humble; a GoFundMe was set up to help cover funeral expenses.

Does anyone have information about that afternoon or the vehicle fire that could help investigators?