Madera County District Attorney’s Office Statement Re: Narciso Gallardo Fernandez
Narciso Gallardo Fernandez has been charged with the murder of Erick Garcia Velazquez and the attempted murder of Diego Ramirez that occurred on March 31, 2025. He was arraigned yesterday and bail was set at $3 million.
City of Madera Police Department Press Release
*****UPDATE*****
On 03/31/2025 at 9:35 pm, officers of the Madera Police Department were dispatched to the Walgreens in the 2000 Block of W. Cleveland Ave. regarding a shooting. A subject was located inside the store suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers and EMS personnel rendered medical aid and life saving measures. However, the subject succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Callers described the suspect who was located by officers when they arrived on scene. The 30-year-old male suspect surrendered and was taken into custody. He is currently being questioned regarding the shooting by MPD Detectives.
This was an isolated incident, there is no threat to the public, and the shooting was not gang related. The firearm has been recovered from this incident. The subject will be booked at Madera County Jail for homicide.