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David Ray Steelman

Case from Taft, CA dated Jun 13, 2018

Victim Details

David Ray Steelman

Male

White / Caucasian

Taft

CA

2018-06-13

31

David

Ray Steelman

07/09/2026

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David Ray Steelman, a 31-year-old resident of Wofford Heights, California, was tragically shot and killed on June 13, 2018, in Taft, California. The incident occurred early in the morning on Crystal Street, just north of Olive Avenue. When deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office arrived at the scene, they found Steelman still alive but critically injured. Despite their efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after their arrival.

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  • 23ABC News: Taft shooting victim ID'd by coroner's office as 31-year-old David Steelman
  • Steelman murder trial delayed | News | taftmidwaydriller.com
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