The Delano Police Department is actively seeking the public's assistance in locating 47-year-old Manuel Robert Lema, who is currently at large and wanted for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. According to police reports, the incident occurred on September 22, 2026, at approximately 12:47 p.m. on the 600 block of High Street in Delano, California. Officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, law enforcement interviewed the victim, who alleged that Lema fired a weapon at her, narrowly missing her head. The weapon used in the incident was described as a black pistol. Following the shooting, Lema fled the area in a black Mercedes-Benz SUV. While authorities have successfully recovered both the suspect's vehicle and the firearm, Lema remains unapprehended. An arrest warrant has been issued for his arrest. The Delano Police Department is urging anyone who may have information regarding Lema's whereabouts or who may have seen him since the incident to come forward immediately. The public is advised not to approach the suspect but to contact law enforcement directly. Tips can be submitted by calling the Delano Police Department at (661) 721-3377. This case remains an active investigation as authorities continue to search for the suspect to bring him into custody for the alleged violent crimes.