Marco Antonio Alfaro Espinoza, a 22-year-old resident of Delano, California, tragically lost his life on July 27, 2018, in a drive-by shooting. The incident occurred in the 100 block of 12th Avenue in Delano, just after 3:15 p.m. Espinoza was pronounced dead at the scene, while another man was critically injured and airlifted to a nearby hospital. Witnesses reported hearing five or six shots during the incident.
The Delano Police Chief, Robert Nevarez, indicated that the shooting appeared to be gang-related.
Following the shooting, the Delano Police Department quickly apprehended a suspect. Jose Luis Narvarez, 27, was identified by witnesses at the scene and detained by Kern County Sheriff's Deputies. Narvarez faced multiple charges, including homicide, attempted homicide, and gang-related offenses. The investigation into the shooting was active, with the Delano Police Department urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
The community of Delano was deeply affected by the loss of Marco Antonio Alfaro Espinoza. His obituary highlighted his life and the impact he had on those around him. Funeral services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, followed by burial at North Kern District Cemetery. The tragic event underscored the ongoing issues of gang violence in the area and the need for continued efforts to address such crimes.
