Andrew Joseph Matthew May was 27 when he was fatally shot on the morning of May 27, 2022, while walking near an RV park on Comet Road in Santa Nella, near Gustine, California. The shooting occurred about 7:30 AM; despite efforts to revive him, he died at the scene. He was born February 3, 1995, in Reno, Nevada, and graduated from Gustine High School in 2014.

The Merced County Sheriff’s Office investigated the killing and identified Anthony Joseph Santos as the primary suspect. Santos was arrested after attempting to flee and was booked into the Merced County jail on murder charges. The motive was reported as initially unclear while investigators gathered evidence and testimony.

Andrew’s family and friends remember him for his kind nature and vibrant personality. Does anyone who knew Andrew or was in the Santa Nella area that morning have information that could help clarify what happened?