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Mike Kennedy

Case from Bakersfield, CA dated Jul 22, 2016

Victim Details

Mike Kennedy

Male

Bakersfield

CA

2016-07-22

Mike

Kennedy

07/22/2026

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Mike Kennedy, a resident of Bakersfield, California, tragically passed away on July 22, 2016. His death was the result of a violent incident that occurred in Oildale, a neighborhood in Bakersfield. On the day of the incident, Kennedy was involved in a standoff that escalated into a shooting. He was critically injured after being shot by Christopher Gray, a known associate. Despite being rushed to Kern Medical Center for treatment, Kennedy's injuries were too severe, and he was eventually taken o ...
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  • 23ABC News: Mike Kennedy died Sunday after being shot during Friday's standoff in Oildale
  • 23ABC News: KCSO: Oildale shooting suspect confirmed dead
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    Has anyone else been following the trial details of Christopher Gray? I've been trying to wrap my he... ...Read More
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    It's been years, but I still find myself thinking about the tragic events that took Mike Kennedy and... ...Read More
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