Brian Henley, 58, was fatally shot on August 29, 2024, near the intersection of Vine and Fruitland Avenues just outside Atwater in Merced County, California. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office responded and opened an investigation into the circumstances of the shooting.

The Sheriff’s Office identified 34-year-old Straightarrow McPherson as a suspect; McPherson was arrested and taken into custody on charges of first-degree murder and a felony firearms violation. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the shooting or a possible motive.

Henley lived in Winton, where friends and family marked his passing by lighting candles and sharing memories on platforms dedicated to victims of gun violence. Does anyone have information about Henley’s movements that day or the area around Vine and Fruitland Avenues?