Martin Nava was 30 and a Hanford, California resident when he was shot on April 5, 2016. Deputies from the Kings County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of shots near the 10700 block of Second Place in Home Gardens and found Nava on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. He was airlifted to a nearby hospital but died shortly after.

Investigators say Nava was shot while in the vicinity of his home. Detectives identified a black Dodge Challenger as the vehicle seen fleeing the scene soon after the shooting. The motive remains unclear and no arrests have been announced; the Sheriff’s Office continues to seek public help and pursue leads.

If anyone saw activity near Second Place that evening or has information about a black Dodge Challenger linked to this incident, please share what is known with investigators.