Demond Xavier Rufus

Death by Force

Demond Xavier Rufus, a 22-year-old resident of Bakersfield, California, tragically lost his life in a shooting incident on August 14, 2021. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning on South Haley Street. Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation around 4:15 a.m., where they found Rufus with gunshot wounds. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Kern County Coroner's Office later confirmed his identity.

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Demond Xavier Rufus, age 22 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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