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. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. But Kern County Superior Court Judge Elizabet Rodriguez noted in court Thursday that Johnson was convicted of felony murder after the new law passed and therefore cannot be resentenced under it. Ishani Desai can be reached at 661-395-7417. No matter how desensitized you are, everyone felt it, Grahek said. 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. Deputy Public Defender Lexi Blythe, who represents Roberts, called upon Parras friend Angel Sahagun to testify about this gun. He has a brother and sister at the shelter. "Police presence is insane now. Hundreds of flowers and other keepsakes lay beside The Rock, a popular MSU landmark, as campus opens back up for the first day of classes on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., one week after three students were killed and five others injured during a mass shooting at the university. Partly cloudy. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. No one went through this alone. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Police . (KGET) Bakersfield Police are investigating a fatal shooting in East Bakersfield. Both men were armed and fatally shot each other. At about 11 a.m. campus patrol saw two people in the parking lot attempting to break into vehicles and out []. Could warmer storms melt CAs impressive snowpack? 14C. Students have gained togetherness not only within their own school, but from others as well. 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. 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. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Bakersfield Police are investigating a fatal shooting in East Bakersfield. Thank you for reading! A theory may explain why Parra was arrested, he told a reporter what gun killed Alcala? If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. 16,131 talking about this. 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. It will get better, it will get easier, its just gonna take time.. 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. 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. 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 backpack is where the gun was stored, Parra said, theorizing thats how Roberts could have gotten a gun. Marshals are looking for Cutter Halleman, 36. 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. Partly cloudy skies this evening. You have permission to edit this article. 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. He came to the United States to learn, and now he is paralyzed for life, Grahek said. Students and staff all over the country have shown support. May 06, 2021, 2:18pmUpdated on May 06, 2021. 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. Neighbors are calling on the police department to patrol the neighborhood more often to help bring an end to the senseless violence. Both men werent in sight and were closer to Stockdale Highway when, Parra told a reporter, multiple gunshots maybe two, if that rang out. The suspected shooter, Anthony McRae, 43, was initially spotted near Berkey Hall, around 300 yards from where Grahek resides. The. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Peter Chavaria also contributed. Police also said a phone number associated with Roberts sent a text message saying "I just killed someone" and to turn on the news. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.. But I wasnt and I thank God for that.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Principal Wendy Burkhead said the idea was to highlight the different cultures and backgrounds that comprise the school and its student body. Chance of rain 40%. /. Its a little bit terrifying, Parra said to The Californian during a jailhouse interview last week. For more information about pets looking for loving homes, BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/FOX58) UPDATE (4:30 a.m.) Bakersfield Police officers say they were called to the intersection of 3rd and T Streets Thursday night around 9:30 after a car went into a canal. Matthew Martinez, 37, was ordered held without bail during Fridays hearing and is due back in court later this month. 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 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. . Victims of the shooting more than likely have to deal with life-altering physical and mental ramifications of one man's choice. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 23ABC Bakersfield | Bakersfield CA Parra recalled to The Californian leaving his backpack behind when walking to the restroom and first running into Roberts. Partly cloudy skies. 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. Saturday 6 | 17C. 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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. Both men made two trips to the nearby shopping center. BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KBAK/KBFX) UPDATE (3 p.m.):. The family of slain corrections counselor Benny Alcala Jr. piled into court Thursday to watch an attorney enter not guilty pleas for a second , 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. In court, Parra said he heard a gunshot but saw no muzzle flash. Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) investigators say officers were notified of a shooting near. The U.S. 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. The world as we knew it came. The shooting in East Lansing left three people dead and five people injured, according to Michigan State Police. Local elementary and middle school students put their math skills to the test in a variety of competitions. 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. Anyone with information regarding this homicide investigation is asked to contact BPD at 661-327-7111 or Secret Witness at 6 61-322-4040. Officials also noted that he had a prior conviction for a 2011 carjacking in Kern County. The Bakersfield Police department is investigating a car crash that ended with a vehicle in a canal. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. A man suffering from a gunshot wound was taken to a hospital, where he died. 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. Anyone with information regarding this crash is encouraged to contact BPD at 661-327-7111. Gavin Newsom says he wants to reform a landmark state environmental law. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Sunday 5 . Students and faculty all mourned as a school. Reality would set in when a text from police reading Run, Hide, Fight flashed on his phone. A shooting that left two people dead in Southwest Bakersfield took place on Saturday, Dec 24. The Bakersfield Californian Mar 1, 2023 Two Bakersfield men were arrested Wednesday after the suspects reportedly stole a car while burglarizing a business and evaded police during a car chase,. You have permission to edit this article. They found a man with a single gunshot wound. He said multiple times that he sees school as a place to learn and gain new experiences. ", Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. He added police never asked him about the gun when he was first interviewed about the incident. Partly cloudy skies this evening. Coming from Bakersfield, this has presented itself as a major change for 18-year-old Grahek. He mentions that for some reason, he just wasnt there during that time. 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 Cardholders can receive free general admission to more than 225 cultural attractions, according to bank officials. 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. A man died by suicide Thursday after shooting at vehicles driving on Stockdale Highway, according to the Kern County Sheriffs Office. 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. So far, so good for Kamaka Pocock and the California Hustler Funny Car team. Partly cloudy. CAP-K's Senior Food Program helps Kern County residents over the age of 60 who meet income guidelines access the healthy food they need. 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. Mason Grahek, a Highland High graduate, now attends Michigan State University. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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 was also found guilty of graffiti vandalism, a charge that stemmed from Reyes time in custody. High 61F. Alexis Manuel Ruiz is considered []. 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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. Bakersfield Police Sergeant Robert Pair says 40 year-old Richard Gomez was arrested without incident and booked into the county jail. Winds light and variable. Upon arrival, they talked with a man that said he was shot BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Meet this Weeks Pet of the Week, Franco Jr.!. A man was fatally shot Thursday morning in Mount Vernon. Download KERO 23 ABC News Bakersfield and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The homeowner retrieved a gun and returned fire. The Oxnard shooting, according to authorities, occurred on August 28, 2021, along South M Street, near West Poplar Street. Sutton died immediately, while his mother and brother were struck by bullets. He was later pronounced dead. That was the title of my previous appearance in Community Voices published March 11, 2020. 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. Roberts declined to speak with The Californian. 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. It was one of several events throughout the school calendar that she said keep students engaged. Bakersfield. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. No matter how small, and what the feelings are. Winds light and variable. 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. Winds light and variable.. This has been my dream school since I was young," Grahek said. But, Parra testified he did own a gun and said it was at the house of a friend who didnt live in Bakersfield. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Winds light and variable.. The man was taken to the hospital, where he later died. A shooting that left two people dead in Southwest Bakersfield took place on Saturday, Dec 24. Johnson will be back March 15 for an attorney to be appointed to potentially file an appeal. February 23, 2023 AT 1:11 PM. 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Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Westchester/Hudson Valley Women's History Month. Sheriff Donny Youngblood said the gunman was armed with an AK-47-style rifle and a handgun during Sunday's standoff. 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. Martinez is scheduled to appear in court Friday and is being held on no bail. Welcome to the official Facebook page for Eyewitness News KBAK-CBS and Fox 58 in Bakersfield, California. Close to his dorm, he is there almost every day. Alert us to breaking news, (661) 632-6260, o See more Community Guidelines This page is here to encourage an open dialogue with our viewers and provide an online community where people can express themse See more 180,639 people like this E-mail us. Richard Cortezs name and date of birth appear in reports of both incidents, BPD [], BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Officers with the Bakersfield Police Department are searching for a person who is believed to have left the scene of a hit-and-run crash in central Bakersfield, according to police. Students including Grahek were no exception to feeling terrified; he described hearing the gunshots, and said he felt lucky that he is even alive. Parra was indicted in the death of corrections counselor Benny Alcala Jr., 43. A 24-year-old man and 17-year-old male found dead in the home were the gunman's sons, the sheriff said. Thank you for reading! The shooting in East Lansing left three people dead and five people injured, according to Michigan State Police. The second trip proved to be life-altering for Parra, Roberts and Alcala. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Two of the attractions include the Bakersfield Museum of Art, Saturday only, and CALM. KERO 23 ABC News in Bakersfield delivers relevant local, community and national news, including up-to-the minute weather information, breaking . An adult male was found dying Saturday at 1:30 a.m. after a shooting in East Bakersfield According to a Bakersfield . Suggest one. Partly cloudy skies. 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. There are no known motives so far, and it is not clear if police have identified any suspects. 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. The August death of Alcala, the father of two boys, near electric charging stations at the southwest Bakersfield Target was unfathomable for many. The shooting took place near the First United Methodist Church of Bakersfield. Juan Antonio Ruiz is considered at risk because he is a first-time runaway. Frightened, Parra began to walk away and Roberts caught up to him, he said in court. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. I should have been in the Union the way my schedule was," Grahek said. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Police are searching for a person who is believed to have left the scene of a hit-and-run crash. Increasing clouds with periods of showers late. Franco Jr. is a 2-month-old puppy who is calm, according to Kristen White with the Bakersfield SPCA. You have permission to edit this article. 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. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about, Looking for a source we don't already have? 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. Anyone with information is asked to call the BPD at (661) 327-7111. No one else was harmed. According to Bakersfield police, on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at around 7:04 p.m., officers were called to a home in the 2300 block Pine Street regarding reports of a shooting. Low around 40F. In total, 1,091 stories have been published about Bakersfield which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. The law was used to block needed student housing at the University of California, Berkeley. He Colon cancer is the third most common cancer. Maybe Roberts knew Alcala, Parra said. Upon arrival, they found an injured man suffering from a gunshot. Police told 17 News it happened about 2:15 p.m. Saturday afternoon on Clifton Street near MLK Boulevard. Parra was indicted in the death of corrections counselor Benny Alcala Jr.,. 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. Benny Juarez Alcala Jr., 43, a correctional counselor at Wasco State Prison, was shot and killed Aug. 24 near the Target on Stockdale Highway. The Kern Community College District (KCCD) has made a big announcement. Being met with a shooting, however, is not one of those opportunities he had in mind. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) A man died after a shooting Thursday evening in west Bakersfield. 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. Both were last seen Thursday on Soledad Court, according to BPD. Officers found an adult man who was able to get himself out of the car. Roberts needed to use the restroom after their drinking, and so he and Parra went to Target, Parra testified at the October preliminary hearing. It's just tennis, so what's the big deal? 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 . Call the 23ABC newsroom at 661-637-2320. Nadeen Maniord and Steven Kertis are Bakersfield College journalism students with The Renegade Rip. Never were truer words spoken at least by me. 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. His father also wasnt really in the picture. And, Parra said, it was unfathomable for him that he would be arrested on suspicion of gunning down Alcala. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. California Gov. The Union, another location on campus where shots were fired, is where Grahek says he shouldve been at the time of the incident. Matthew Jon Martinez is set to appear for his felony arraignment in connection to the deadly shooting that happened on Stockdale Highway near McDonald Way on Thurs, Feb 23. 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. Chance of rain 40%. He described how students are desensitized to shootings just like he has been because they are an ongoing issue in the United States. Low 43F. The 32-year-old was convicted by the jury on four counts related to the shooting: attempted murder, shooting at an inhabited dwelling, being a felon in possession of a firearm and a felon in possession of ammunition. Tyrone Johnson was sentenced in October to 42 years, 8 months for shooting indiscriminately into a room with Major Sutton, Sutton's pregnant mother and brother in November 2017. While Grahek didnt personally know any of them, he said all students were considered like family. That's the best answer I can give you," Grahek said of moving forward. Grahek was supposed to be there. 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. []. Everyone processes things in a different way. Shirley Lane Elementary in Bakersfield held a pep rally in honor of Read Across America.