Albert Leon Laushaul, a 31-year-old resident of Bakersfield, California, was tragically killed in a shooting on January 26, 2018. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. at the Gateway Inn on Union Avenue near E. 10th Street. Laushaul was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Bakersfield Police Department responded to the shooting and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Witnesses reported seeing two
suspects, described as two black men, fleeing southbound on Union Avenue shortly after the shooting. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the suspects were not immediately apprehended, and the investigation remained ongoing. The police urged anyone with information about the case to come forward and assist in identifying and locating the suspects.
Later that day, a vigil was held at the Gateway Inn to honor Laushaul's memory. During the vigil, another shooting occurred, resulting in the death of 20-year-old Ian Bryson Reed. Reed was shot inside one of the motel's rooms, further complicating the investigation. The Bakersfield Police Department continued to investigate both shootings, but no suspect information was released at the time.
The tragic events surrounding Albert Laushaul's death highlighted the ongoing issues of violence in the area and the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving such cases. The community was left in mourning, and the search for justice for Laushaul and Reed continued as authorities worked to gather more information and bring the perpetrators to justice.
