Officers responded to a call of a shooting at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday on L and Seventh streets, near Madera High School.
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When officers arrived, they found 28-year-old Joaquin Navarrette with gunshot wounds to his neck and lower chest.
Investigators say a person knocked on the door of a home.
The person inside came outside to talk, and that's when the suspect opened fire.
Police added that Navarette was released from prison three weeks ago.
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The suspect ran away and police are still looking for them.
Officers also say there was a vehicle fire a block away, but it's not yet known if that's related to the shooting.
Stay with ABC30 for the latest details on this developing story.