BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Community Relations Specialist for the Bakersfield Police Department Edwina Tripp and Officer Michael Broida joined 17 News at Noon to talk about how you can join BPDs exercise classes. A man died by suicide Thursday after shooting at vehicles driving on Stockdale Highway, according to the Kern County Sheriffs Office. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) A man died after a shooting Thursday evening in west Bakersfield. News 12 talked a woman named Summer Foste who did not want her face to be on camera, but says she heard the gunshots and came out and watched her son's friend - a young man she knew as Anthony - die before her eyes. A previously convicted felon who is not allowed to have firearms has been arrested after several weapons were found, along with dangerous drugs. Michigan State University freshman and 2022 Highland High graduate Mason Grahek was sitting inside his dorm when gunshots suddenly erupted near Berkey Hall on Feb. 13. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Bakersfield Police are investigating a fatal shooting in East Bakersfield. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. But Parra said he didnt know it was missing until the next day when he opened the backpack to pull out a change of clothes he said he never opened the bag to see if the firearm was still inside the day Alcala died. The shooting took place near the First United Methodist Church of Bakersfield. A multi-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes of Highway 58 left one person dead and another injured on Thurs, Mar 2, according to the California Highway Patrol. Benny Juarez Alcala Jr., 43, a correctional counselor at Wasco State Prison, was shot and killed Aug. 24 near the Target on Stockdale Highway. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) The Bakersfield Police Department confirmed the man who was rescued from a chimney at a home on Camino Primavera matches the name and birthdate of the defendant in a deadly shooting on Pesante Road in east Bakersfield. Roberts was bound for trial for first-degree murder and second-degree attempted robbery. Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) The Bakersfield City School District held their 33rd Annual Math Bowl Friday, March 3. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Raymond Reyes, 32, of Bakersfield was convicted of attempted murder, along with other crimes, for a 2021 shooting in Oxnard (VCDA). Parra also said to a reporter he didnt want to question or anger Roberts after hearing the gunshots, so he hung around with him that night. The murder happened in a place less likely to experience violence than other parts of Bakersfield and resulted in the loss of a person beloved by hundreds in this community. They found a man with a single gunshot wound. Bakersfield Police Sergeant Robert Pair says 40 year-old Richard Gomez was arrested without incident and booked into the county jail. Both were last seen Thursday on Soledad Court, according to BPD. That was the title of my previous appearance in Community Voices published March 11, 2020. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) A 37-year-old man charged with first-degree murder in connection to a February shooting in Southwest Bakersfield is expected to be in court on Fri, March 3. Deputy Public Defender Lexi Blythe, who represents Roberts, called upon Parras friend Angel Sahagun to testify about this gun. He added police never asked him about the gun when he was first interviewed about the incident. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Low around 40F. Contact 17 and let us. Partly cloudy. The shooting in East Lansing left three people dead and five people injured, according to Michigan State Police. Bakersfield Weather Forecast / 21 hours ago Third powerful storm expected in Kern's forecast Bakersfield Weather Forecast / 1 day ago More snow and rain showers expected over the weekend Bakersfield Weather Forecast / 4 days ago Second storm brings more snow, rain to Kern County Bakersfield Weather Forecast / 4 days ago Parra told The Californian he first saw Alcala while the 43-year-old waited for his electric car to finish charging and stood off to the side when Roberts approached Alcala. The investigation is ongoing, and those with information about this incident may call the KCSO at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040. Winds light and variable.. Low 43F. I didnt know what his plans were or his intentions, Parra said of Roberts walking in that direction. Anyone with information is asked to call the BPD at (661) 327-7111. He described how students are desensitized to shootings just like he has been because they are an ongoing issue in the United States. The verdict in this case shows gang-related crimes will not be tolerated in Ventura County and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, said Ventura County Deputy District Attorney Hayley Moyer, who prosecuted the case. KERO 23 Bakersfield . One person fled from the scene following a crash at 4th and N streets Friday around 1:23 p.m. Police are conducting a search of the area. Marshals are asking for help to get a man considered a high-risk sex offender off the streets. 3,203 were here. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) One male is left with moderate to major injuries, after a shooting on South Chester Avenue, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Grahek said he thinks Michigan State University will not be hindered by the shooting. The two men headed outside Target and thats when Roberts started walking toward the electric charging stations, Parra told The Californian. High 61F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.. The woman, 42, was their mother. It's just tennis, so what's the big deal? Police officials said the victim was [], One person is dead after an incident that the Kern County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is only describing at this time as a "violent assault. Partly cloudy. Johnson sought to be resentenced under a law changing the definition of felony murder. Parra said he never thought talking to a stranger on the streets and hanging out with the wrong people (like Roberts) could get you into trouble.. Under cross-examination during the preliminary hearing, Parra said he never saw Roberts with a gun nor the shape of one on his person when Alcala died. Reyes, who authorities say is a known gang member, was arrested for the shooting less than a month later, on Sep. 20, 2021, by personnel with the Oxnard Police Departments Violent Crimes Unit. The two pleaded no contest and were sentenced to decades in prison. 58 crash near S. Chester Avenue, Heres how much rain fell in Bakersfield in February. Low 39F. Partly cloudy skies this evening. The man, whose named had not been released, was taken to a hospital. Bakersfield police confirm that an individual broke into the Merle Haggard post office at 18th and G streets early Friday morning and made himself at home until an employee arriving [], BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the communitys help in searching for Juan Antonio Ruiz, 15, and Alexis Manuel Ruiz, 14. California Gov. The Kern Community College District (KCCD) has made a big announcement. Officers responded to the scene around 6:30 p.m. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Parra denied to a reporter ever physically touching Roberts' phone, and only looked at it for 30 seconds while trying to get on a Wi-Fi hot spot. Seriously injured victims are still being identified. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Partly cloudy. The U.S. Alexis Manuel Ruiz is considered []. The shooting took place near the First United Methodist Church of Bakersfield. According to a probable cause declaration made available Friday, Frederick Minnoy III, Melvin Carter and an unidentified third man were attempting to burglarize a home around 7 p.m. []. To find more [], BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) More details have been released regarding the gunfight that took place on Pine Street last week, injuring a homeowner and a burglary suspect. Martinez is accused of killing a man Feb. 23 on [], BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Bakersfield Christian High School was briefly placed on lockdown Friday morning because two people were attempting to break into vehicles in the school parking lot, according to BCHS President Matt Guinn. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. A shooting that left two people dead in Southwest Bakersfield took place on Saturday, Dec 24. High 61F. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Police . You have permission to edit this article. No matter how small, and what the feelings are. News about. Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about KERO 23 ABC News Bakersfield. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Danni Melendez at 661-326-3919, the BPD at 661-327-7111 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040. Both men werent in sight and were closer to Stockdale Highway when, Parra told a reporter, multiple gunshots maybe two, if that rang out. E-mail us. In total, 1,091 stories have been published about Bakersfield which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Myeisha Dale, who prosecutors said acted as the getaway driver, died while in custody before her court proceedings could begin. He also said he didnt kill Alcala and carried a gun because he was living on the streets. Students have gained togetherness not only within their own school, but from others as well. So far, so good for Kamaka Pocock and the California Hustler Funny Car team. Bakersfield police took a little more than a week after Alcala was killed to announce they were searching for Robert Pernell Roberts, 29, in connection with Alcalas murder. 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We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. The suspected shooter, Anthony McRae, 43, was initially spotted near Berkey Hall, around 300 yards from where Grahek resides. He said multiple times that he sees school as a place to learn and gain new experiences. A shooting that left two people dead in Southwest Bakersfield took place on Saturday, Dec 24. 16,131 talking about this. Together. /. Saturday 6 | 17C. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. A 24-year-old man and 17-year-old male found dead in the home were the gunman's sons, the sheriff said. Roberts needed to use the restroom after their drinking, and so he and Parra went to Target, Parra testified at the October preliminary hearing.