On August 30, 2022, at about 11:00 p.m., Kern County Sheriff's Office area deputies were dispatched to the 14000 block of Lamberson Avenue in Lost Hills for a report of a possible shooting victim. When deputies arrived they located two Hispanic adult males, each suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the victims was was airlifted to a hospital and is in critical condition. The second victim was located deceased on scene. Homicide detectives were called out to assume the investigation. This investigation is active and ongoing.
The suspect, Marco Antonio Aldaco Jr., age 30, was arrested this morning at about 10:30 a.m. in Wasco and charged with homicide, attempted homicide, and various weapons violations. Aldaco was booked into CRF.
The name of the deceased victim will be released at a later date.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office at (661)-861-3110 or Secret Witness at (661)-322-4040.
