Kevin Chavolla was 18 when he was fatally shot on July 5, 2023, at about 2:10 a.m. at the intersection of Anna Avenue and Clark Street in Keyes, California. Deputies from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office performed CPR at the scene until paramedics took over; Chavolla was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead.

Authorities initially did not identify a suspect or motive, and the shooting was reported as the first homicide of the year in the sheriff’s jurisdiction. Residents described shock and concern about the level of violence in the neighborhood. As of December 26, 2024, no arrests or suspect identifications have been publicly reported and the investigation remains open.

If anyone saw activity in the area that night or has information about Kevin’s death, please share what is known with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office.