MADERA - Detectives with the Madera Police Department arrested Michael Regalado Jr (18) for the murder of Alejandro Gonzalez (19). Police are investigating the homicide of a teenager in Central Madera. Officers responded to a residence in the 500 block of West 4th Street around 9:30 PM Wednesday, September 16th regarding a man who had been shot.

The 19-year-old victim was transported to Madera Community Hospital where he died from his wounds. Michael is a known, violent gang member who was, at the time of the shooting, out on bail for illegal firearms possession. He is currently in the Madera County Department of Corrections.

The Madera County Coroners Office has confirmed the victim's identity to be that of Alejandro Gonzalez, a native of Visalia, California, and resident of Madera.

Madera Police Lieutenant Josiah Arnold asks that anyone with information regarding this crime contact the Madera Police Department at 559-675-4220.  As always callers can remain anonymous.