June 6, 2023 - Madera County Sheriff's Office officials report that on June 5, 2023, shortly after 11:00 a.m., the Madera County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a local cleaning company employee reporting a family disturbance with shots fired and possible injury at a residence in the 16000 block of D Street in Madera.

Law enforcement personnel arrived on scene and established a perimeter around the house to attempt to make contact with the suspect inside. After a period of time, authorities established communication with an adult male inside the home and entered. Once inside, deputies discovered a deceased adult male, the victim of an apparent gunshot wound. The remaining adult male, age 86, was taken into custody and transported to a regional medical center for evaluation.

Out of an abundance of caution, area schools were placed on a temporary lockdown while emergency personnel secured the residence. At no time were students or school personnel under a direct threat.

Based on preliminary witness statements, detectives have determined the involved parties were a father and son. The father lives at the residence on D Street, while the son was visiting from out of the area. During a scheduled carpet cleaning, an employee overheard a noise, went to offer help, and discovered the father and son in a physical struggle over a firearm. The son requested the employee call 9-1-1 for assistance. The employee remained on site and is cooperating with investigators. Detectives are currently investigating this case as a homicide. Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to call (559) 676-7770. Names are being withheld at this time, pending completion of notification of next of kin.

Source: Madera County Sheriff's Office