Exavier Danzel Tappin, a 19-year-old resident of Bakersfield, California, tragically lost his life on November 11, 2016. Tappin was shot near Bernard Street, just south of Highway 178, in East Bakersfield. He was transported to Kern Medical, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The incident occurred within 50 yards of another shooting that had taken place the previous night, raising questions about a possible connection between the two events.
However, authorities have not confirmed any link between the incidents.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into Tappin's death, but the case remains unsolved. Despite efforts to gather information from the community, there have been no arrests or identified suspects in connection with the shooting. The lack of witnesses has further complicated the investigation, leaving many questions unanswered about the circumstances surrounding Tappin's death.
In the days following the shooting, the Sheriff's Office made public appeals for information, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. These appeals were part of a broader effort to solve not only Tappin's murder but also the killing of Brandon Fanning, who was shot and killed near Miller and Pearl streets in Bakersfield just a day before Tappin's death. The proximity and timing of the two shootings have led to speculation about a potential link, but no definitive evidence has been found to support this theory.
As of now, the investigation into Exavier Danzel Tappin's death remains open, with law enforcement continuing to seek leads that could bring justice to his family. The community's cooperation is crucial in solving this case, and authorities remain hopeful that new information will eventually emerge to shed light on this tragic event.
