Full Notification

On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 7:58 PM, Corcoran Police Officers were dispatched to 1420 North Avenue regarding a shooting. On arrival, Officers located a Black male adult victim who had been shot multiple times. The victim was transported to a local area hospital to be treated for his injuries. UPDATE: On February 23, 2022, at 2:22 PM, Corcoran Police Detectives attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by Charles Christopher Kerns due to him having an active warrant for his arrest. Kerns fled on foot leading Detectives on a foot chase. Detectives caught and arrested Kerns in a backyard of a residence in the 2000 block of Lorina Avenue. During this incident Kerns discarded a firearm which was located by Detectives. Kerns was arrested and booked at the Kings County Jail for being a felon in possession of a firearm and other related charges. Corcoran Police Department Detectives began investigating the above-mentioned shooting. During this investigation, Detectives obtained statements and additional items of evidence. The investigation revealed that Kerns was a suspect in this shooting. On April 26, 2022, Detectives charged Kerns with attempted murder, assault with a firearm, and participating in a criminal street gang. Kerns is currently being held on $715,000 bail for the above listed charges. This is an ongoing investigation and anyone who may have information about this crime is encouraged to contact Detective S. Pfarr at (559)992-5151.