Man held to answer on all charges in 2024 McFarland homicide

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man accused of a deadly shooting in McFarland has been held to answer on murder and other charges, according to court records.

Michael Mendez is due back in court March 16, when a trial date will be set. He’s charged with first-degree murder, firing a gun from a vehicle and gun possession by a felon.

Prosecutors say Mendez, of Delano, killed Xavier Lopez, 34, of McFarland…

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