MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) — The employee who was shot and killed at a Walgreens in Madera on Monday has been identified as Erick Velasquez.
Police say the shooting happened at the location on Cleveland and Schnoor just after 9:30 pm.
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When police arrived, they found Velasquez inside the store, where he was pronounced dead.
Police say the suspect, Narciso Gallardo Fernandez, went to Madera from Pixley and went inside the store with a handgun.
After the shooting, police say Fernandez fired at other employees as they were leaving the store. No one else was hit.
He was taken into custody in the parking lot.
Customers were also inside the store at the time of the shooting.
Police do not believe that Velasquez and Fernandez knew each other.
Walgreens released a statement on the incident, saying, “We are deeply saddened by last night’s tragic event, which resulted in the death of one of our team members. Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones during this difficult time. The safety of our customers and team members is our top priority, and we are working with local authorities in their investigation.”
Anyone with more information is asked to contact police.
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