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Ruben Jose Vega

Case from Bakersfield, CA dated Jan 02, 2021

Victim Details

Ruben Jose Vega

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Bakersfield

CA

2021-01-02

34

Ruben

Jose Vega

07/27/2026

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Ruben Jose Vega, a 34-year-old resident of Bakersfield, California, tragically lost his life on January 2, 2021. The incident occurred in East Bakersfield, where Vega was found with apparent gunshot wounds on Oregon Street. Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene around 3:38 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. Despite being transported to a hospital, Vega was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. Witnesses reported seeing a vehicle fleeing the area, alt ...
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  • KERO: UPDATE: Victim in Oregon Street shooting identified
  • KBAK: Man shot and killed in East Bakersfield: KCSO
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