Sunday 5 . BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) A man died after a shooting Thursday evening in west Bakersfield. High 61F. 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. Sahagun said hed never known Parra to have a gun or ammunition and never saw it stored at his house, according to a motion by Blythe filed in Roberts case. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) A man died after a shooting Thursday evening in west Bakersfield. Police told 17 News it happened about 2:15 p.m. Saturday afternoon on Clifton Street near MLK Boulevard. Low 43F. The backpack is where the gun was stored, Parra said, theorizing thats how Roberts could have gotten a gun. He also said he didnt kill Alcala and carried a gun because he was living on the streets. After the preliminary hearing, Parra told a reporter he was interviewed again by police. Cardholders can receive free general admission to more than 225 cultural attractions, according to bank officials. Partly cloudy. Upon arrival, they talked with a man that said he was shot BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Meet this Weeks Pet of the Week, Franco Jr.!. Parra testified during the preliminary hearing that Roberts had talked about returning back to the hood during their conversations which was east Bakersfield for Roberts, Parra said during an interview at the Lerdo Justice Facility. KBAK CBS 29 and KBFX Fox58 are the news leaders for Bakersfield, California and serves surrounding communities including Oildale, Lamont, Shafter, Wasco, Buttonwillow, Maricopa, Tehachapi, Arvin . Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, February shooting in Southwest Bakersfield. 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. The two men headed outside Target and thats when Roberts started walking toward the electric charging stations, Parra told The Californian. Despite facing a decades-long prison sentence if convicted in connection to one of Bakersfields most high-profile killings, Sebastian Parra doesnt have a clue why hes been indicted in the shooting death of a local state prison corrections counselor. Parra said during the jailhouse interview he walked away from Roberts later that night, after Roberts had fallen asleep. He said multiple times that he sees school as a place to learn and gain new experiences. A Bakersfield Police Department official said around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Kern deputies were called to the 1000 block of Altus Street regarding a man that was shot at least once. A man was fatally shot Thursday morning in Mount Vernon. While the homeowner was still in his vehicle, Carter began firing shots that hit the windshield. The Californian has learned conflicting testimony from Parra may explain why prosecutors sought an indictment. Nadeen Maniord and Steven Kertis are Bakersfield College journalism students with The Renegade Rip. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Details are still limited and there are no outstanding suspects. You have permission to edit this article. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. It took place at Cato Middle School from 10:30 a.m. to noon. 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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. Positive Cases Among Kern Residents: 310,095, Recovered and Presumed Recovered Residents: 305,002, Percentage of all cases that are unvaccinated:71, Percentage of all hospitalizations that are unvaccinated:83.13, Source: Kern County Public Health Services Department. California Gov. Matthew Martinez, 37, was ordered held without bail during Fridays hearing and is due back in court later this month. In total, 1,091 stories have been published about Bakersfield which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. Winds light and variable. Anyone with information is asked to call the BPD at (661) 327-7111. Carter was detained at Kern Medical, where he'd been dropped off with multiple gunshot wounds. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.. This has been my dream school since I was young," Grahek said. UPDATE (9:24 A.M.): New details have been released regarding a shooting that left two men dead on Christmas Eve. Jake May - member image share, The Flint Journal, By NADEEN MANIORD and STEVEN KERTIS So far, so good for Kamaka Pocock and the California Hustler Funny Car team. According to the Bakersfield Police Department (BPD), two men were found dead inside a home near the 9700 block of Snowdon Avenue at 3:51 a.m. An investigation revealed that the estranged boyfriend of a resident at the home forced his way inside and confronted the woman and another man. Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) investigators say officers were notified of a shooting near the intersection of Snowdon Avenue and Old River Road around 4 a.m. Officers located two adult males dead at the scene. 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 man was found dead in a field with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, the news release added. Moving forward after a tragedy of this magnitude wont be easy, according to Grahek. Over $38M stolen from low-income SoCal families, High-speed rail from metro L.A. to Vegas: What we, Lights in the sky lead to 911 calls in California, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. You cant turn without seeing a cop. McRae shot in multiple areas at MSU, according to police. While Grahek didnt personally know any of them, he said all students were considered like family. Have a story you want us to look into? Officers found an adult man who was able to get himself out of the car. The law was used to block needed student housing at the University of California, Berkeley. The shooting took place near the First United Methodist Church of Bakersfield. It will get better, it will get easier, its just gonna take time.. 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The second trip proved to be life-altering for Parra, Roberts and Alcala. 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. I didnt commit the crime and didnt know the weapon was gone until the next day, Parra said. Franco Jr. is a 2-month-old puppy who is calm, according to Kristen White with the Bakersfield SPCA. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. They found a man with a single gunshot wound. 23ABC Bakersfield | Bakersfield CA The 23-year-old lived at The Park at River Walk and was on his way to the restroom when he was stopped by Roberts, Parra told The Californian. Students BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Even the federal government is not immune from the impacts of Bakersfields ongoing problem with itinerate crime in the downtown area. An adult male was found dying Saturday at 1:30 a.m. after a shooting in East Bakersfield According to a Bakersfield . So he stayed with family and friends, moving to Los Angeles and Oakland several times throughout his life. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) A man has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in connection with a shooting that occurred last week on Stockdale Highway. Partly cloudy skies. That was the title of my previous appearance in Community Voices published March 11, 2020. 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. I should have been in the Union the way my schedule was," Grahek said. Chance of rain 40%. Martinez is scheduled to appear in court Friday and is being held on no bail. Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) The Bakersfield City School District held their 33rd Annual Math Bowl Friday, March 3. Its a little bit terrifying, Parra said to The Californian during a jailhouse interview last week. That's the best answer I can give you," Grahek said of moving forward. Matthew Martinez, 37, was ordered held without bail during Friday's hearing and is due back in court later this month. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A man who murdered a 3-year-old boy had a petition to be resentenced denied Thursday after a Kern County Superior Court judge ruled he wasn't eligible under the law. A man from Bakersfield has been convicted of attempted murder in connection with a 2021 shooting in Oxnard, officials with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday. The Bakersfield Californian 28 min ago A then-19-year-old David Reagan Palms, left, follows fellow murder defendant Tyrone Deangelo Johnson, then 21, after a February 2018 appearance in Kern. The gravity of his situation is compounded by Parras pleas of innocence: He told The Californian he didnt do anything to kill Wasco state prison counselor Benny Alcala Jr., 43. Thank you for reading! Reality would set in when a text from police reading Run, Hide, Fight flashed on his phone. Seriously injured victims are still being identified. Deputies were. Deputies were called to the 20500 block of Stockdale Highway after getting a report around 9:10 a.m. of a man shooting at cars, a KCSO news release said. 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. Deputy Public Defender Lexi Blythe, who represents Roberts, called upon Parras friend Angel Sahagun to testify about this gun. Police haven't released much information, but News 12 has learned that the victim is between 20 and 25 years old and lived in the neighborhood. Texas Man Shot and Killed Ex-Girlfriend's New Lover After Tracking Her Location Through App: Police Eric LaMountain, 35, is charged with first-degree murder, the Austin Police Department announced. The man, whose named had not been released, was taken to a hospital. Both men were armed and fatally shot each other. Grahek was supposed to be there. Together. One person fled from the scene following a crash at 4th and N streets Friday around 1:23 p.m. Video from the scene [], BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Visit museums for free this Saturday and Sunday with a Bank of America card, according to bank officials. They struck up a conversation about their life circumstances and then started drinking alcohol together in the park, he testified. The shooting in East Lansing left three people dead and five people injured, according to Michigan State Police. Maybe Roberts knew Alcala, Parra said. 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. Low 39F. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. (KGET) Bakersfield Police are investigating a fatal shooting in East Bakersfield. 14C. Parra explained he didnt have a steady home because his mother abandoned his seven other siblings to return to her home country of Mexico when Parra was a teenager. He pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and second-degree attempted robbery in Alcala's death. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Parra testified during the preliminary as the prosecutions key witness to connect Roberts to Alcalas death. In court, Parra said he heard a gunshot but saw no muzzle flash. You have permission to edit this article. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Alcala was at Target to buy beverages around the same time, according to evidence showed by Deputy District Attorney John Allen at the preliminary hearing. New complications hit the Rosedale Highway refinery conversion project as partner Exxon Mobil Corp. said this week it will walk away from its 2019 agreement to buy all the renewable. 23 ABC KERO Bakersfield Home Videos Shorts Live Playlists Community Channels About Videos Play all Black artists are fighting for more jobs 7 views23 minutes ago A better roadmap for when we. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Sebastian Parra, 23, glances at cameras Dec. 29 during his arraignment in a Kern County Superior Court courtroom. 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. The jury found that all five crimes were committed for the benefit of a gang and that during the shooting, he personally and intentionally discharged a firearm causing great bodily harm, a VCDA news release stated. The Kern Community College District (KCCD) has made a big announcement. Frederick Minnoy III, Melvin Carter and an unidentified third man were attempting to burglarize a home. A shooting that left two people dead in Southwest Bakersfield took place on Saturday, Dec 24. Everyone processes things in a different way. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy, Police search for person who ran from hit-and-run crash in central Bakersfield, Man arrested in fatal shooting appears to be same man rescued from chimney, CHP: 1 dead in Hwy. They found a man with a single gunshot wound. Low around 40F. It was one of several events throughout the school calendar that she said keep students engaged. Upon arrival, they found an injured man suffering from a gunshot wound. 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. But I wasnt and I thank God for that.. Police . Weather. Sutton died immediately, while his mother and brother were struck by bullets. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) A man has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in connection with a shooting that occurred last week on Stockdale Highway. The Bakersfield Californian Feb 22, 2023 The Bakersfield Police Department deemed a shooting threat against a local high school as not credible Wednesday after learning it was made by two. Low 39F. The 1st District Court of Appeals ruling Friday, Feb. 24, could delay the building of a complex. The August death of Alcala, the father of two boys, near electric charging stations at the southwest Bakersfield Target was unfathomable for many. A previously convicted felon who is not allowed to have firearms has been arrested after several weapons were found, along with dangerous drugs. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. But, Parra testified he did own a gun and said it was at the house of a friend who didnt live in Bakersfield. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. May 06, 2021, 2:18pmUpdated on May 06, 2021. Call the 23ABC newsroom at 661-637-2320. Two of the attractions include the Bakersfield Museum of Art, Saturday only, and CALM. 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 Low around 40F. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. The man was taken to the hospital, where he later died. Officers were dispatched to South Chester Avenue for a victim of a gunshot wound at 7:54 p.m. Wednesday, according to the police department. A man from Bakersfield has been convicted of attempted murder in connection with a 2021 shooting in Oxnard, officials with the Ventura County District Attorneys Office announced Thursday. This is an ongoing investigation. Raymond Reyes, 32, of Bakersfield was convicted of attempted murder, along with other crimes, for a 2021 shooting in Oxnard (VCDA). Thank you for reading! Officers confirmed to 17 News that two people were shot, with one person dying at the scene and a second victim left with [] Police told 17 News it happened about 2:15 p.m. Saturday afternoon on Clifton Street near MLK Boulevard. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Could warmer storms melt CAs impressive snowpack? Thank you for reading! 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. Sheriff Donny Youngblood said the gunman was armed with an AK-47-style rifle and a handgun during Sunday's standoff. A defense attorney asked for Johnson to appear at a new date to start the appeals process. Positive Cases Among Kern Residents: 310,095, Recovered and Presumed Recovered Residents: 305,002, Percentage of all cases that are unvaccinated:71, Percentage of all hospitalizations that are unvaccinated:83.13, Source: Kern County Public Health Services Department. ", Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Saturday 6 | 17C. Roberts was quickly apprehended after police obtained an arrest warrant. McRae was shot in the Union. Martinez is accused of killing a man Feb. 23 on [] Roberts was bound for trial for first-degree murder and second-degree attempted robbery. The woman, 42, was their mother. A shooting that left two people dead in Southwest Bakersfield took place on Saturday, Dec 24. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. A man was fatally shot Thursday morning in Mount Vernon. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. "Police presence is insane now. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Chance of rain 40%. Gavin Newsom says he wants to reform a landmark state environmental law. Westchester/Hudson Valley Women's History Month. Increasing clouds with periods of showers late. Thats when officers asked him about the gun, and Parra said he admitted to police he carried a gun with him and it wasn't at his friend's house. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Both men made two trips to the nearby shopping center. Students including Grahek were no exception to feeling terrified; he described hearing the gunshots, and said he felt lucky that he is even alive. No matter how small, and what the feelings are. 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This is an ongoing investigation. Suggest one. Partly cloudy skies this evening. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Bakersfield Police are investigating a fatal shooting in East Bakersfield. A man suffering from a gunshot wound was taken to a hospital, where he died. The unidentified man told officials the vehicle belonged to him but was not driving at the time of the crash. No one went through this alone. Students have gained togetherness not only within their own school, but from others as well. 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Positive Cases Among Kern Residents: 310,095, Recovered and Presumed Recovered Residents: 305,002, Percentage of all cases that are unvaccinated:71, Percentage of all hospitalizations that are unvaccinated:83.13, Source: Kern County Public Health Services Department. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. A theory may explain why Parra was arrested, he told a reporter what gun killed Alcala? Low 43F. However, there's now been a shift as to who it's impacting. 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.. He Colon cancer is the third most common cancer. He was also found guilty of graffiti vandalism, a charge that stemmed from Reyes time in custody. 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