MADERA - Thursday evening, the Madera County Sheriff’s Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call for a report of shots fired at a residence in the 23000 block of Road 15 3/4 in Chowchilla. When deputies arrived on the scene, they discovered an adult male at a location on the property suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies immediately performed CPR and first aid until relieved by EMS, however, the victim, later identified as 33-year-old Abraham Barajas-Cedillo, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident remains ongoing. Based on preliminary details, detectives believe this was an isolated incident. The suspects remain outstanding at this time. Madera County Sheriff’s Forensic Technicians are currently reviewing evidence collected from the scene. As part of the ongoing investigation, Detectives are continuing to gather witness statements and surveillance from the surrounding area. Based on witness descriptions of the suspects, Detectives are seeking at least two adult males.

Both subjects were wearing masks and clothing to conceal their identities. The suspects, who fled the scene prior to the emergency call for service, remain outstanding at this time. Additional details (including suspect description or identification) will be released as they are confirmed. Preliminary evidence indicates this incident may have been gang-related.

This marks Madera County’s first homicide of 2022. Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to contact Sergeant Noland or Corporal Gutierrez at (559) 675-7770. Additional details (including suspect description or identification) will be released as they are confirmed.