Caleb Quick Shooting; Two Teenagers, Cassie Michael and Byron Rangel, Arrested and Charged in Connection With His Death
In a case that has shaken the Clovis community to its core, 18-year-old Caleb Quick was shot and killed on the night of April 23 outside a McDonald’s restaurant near the intersection of Willow and Nees Avenues.
Less than three weeks later, two 16-year-olds, Cassie Michael and Byron Rangel, were arrested in connection with his death. Both have now been formally charged.
The tragedy has left the family of Caleb Quick devastated and searching for answers. Known for his warm heart, strong values, and bright future, Caleb was an honor student, a robotics enthusiast, and a young man deeply rooted in his family and faith. He had dreams of becoming an engineer and had recently committed to attend Fresno State University in the fall.
“He loved to build things, fix things, and help people. He was always thinking about how to make the world better, even in small ways. That night, he was just grabbing a bite to eat. He never made it home,” she said, her voice breaking.
The fatal shooting occurred at approximately 9:52 p.m., and Clovis Police quickly responded to 911 calls reporting gunfire in the parking lot. Officers found Caleb lying near the curb outside the McDonald’s, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene.
In the days that followed, grief swept across Clovis High School and the greater Fresno County community. Vigils were held in his honor, and hundreds gathered in silence to place candles, flowers, and handwritten notes beneath a tree planted near the site of his death.
