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Roger Archer Jr.

Death by Force
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Roger Archer Jr., a 33-year-old resident of Bakersfield, California, tragically lost his life on January 19, 2020. The incident occurred in Oildale, a neighborhood in Bakersfield, where Archer Jr. was shot multiple times. According to the Kern County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a shooting at around 3:21 a.m. on Beardsley Avenue, near Plymouth Avenue. Upon arrival, they found Archer Jr. suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. ...Read More
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  • KERO: Man shot in Oildale ruled a homicide by coroner, KCSO still investigating
  • KERO: KCSO identifies man killed in Oildale shooting
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    Victim Details

    Roger Archer, Jr.

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Bakersfield

    CA

    2020-01-19

    33

    Roger

    Archer Jr.

    11/19/2025

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