Martin Ornelas, 26, was killed in a shooting at a home in Fowler, near Fresno, California, on June 2, 2009. The gathering was a party marking a milestone for the homeowners; invited guests were present when uninvited people arrived and tensions rose. A dispute broke out after Ornelas was asked to leave, and violence involving a firearm followed. Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies found three men with gunshot wounds; Ornelas later died of his injuries.

Investigators used witness statements and evidence analysis in the ensuing probe. Authorities identified a suspect connected to the shooting and arrested that person; charges included one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder. The shooting shocked the local community and underlined how quickly a social gathering can turn deadly.

Anyone who attended the party or has information about the events that night is asked to come forward.