Police were called to the area of Riverside Avenue near 10th Street just after 11 Sunday night when someone reported hearing gunshots.
Officers found a man lying in the roadway, who had been shot once.
He died at the scene.
The victims family members identify him as 20-year-old Chad Hinesley.
Detectives haven't released any information on a suspect.
If you know anything about this shooting, call Chowchilla police.