- Thursday September 17th, 2020 :: 02:36 p.m. PDT
**Victim Information update** KCSO investigating homicide on Niles St
**The victim in this case is a 28 year-old black male. The previous release stating he was Hispanic was incorrect. His name will be released by the coroner's office at a later time**
On September 17, 2020, at 1155, the Kern County Sheriff's Office received reports of a possible active shooter at Basham Funeral Home, located at 3312 Niles St. Deputies responded, along with CHP and BPD, and located one black male victim deceased in the parking lot. Deputies believe a funeral was occuring at the time and the victim was going to attend the funeral. It appears at least two people fired firearms during this incident. Homicide detectives responded and took over the investigation.
At this time, there is no suspect information and all of the witnesses fled prior to deputies arriving on scene. This homicide appears to be gang related, but that is still under investigation.
If anyone has information on this homicide, they are asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.
Address/Location
Kern County Sheriff's Office - Public Information Officer
1350 Norris Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-861-3110
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