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Damion Wafford

Case from Bakersfield, CA dated May 05, 2016

Victim Details

Name

Damion Wafford

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Bakersfield

State

Date Of Death

2016-05-05

Age At Death

First Name

Damion

Last Name

Wafford

Last Updated

07/09/2026

Case Description

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Damion Wafford, a 19-year-old resident of Bakersfield, California, tragically lost his life on May 5, 2016, in a shooting incident at Lowell Park. The shooting occurred in broad daylight, around 1:39 p.m., near McKinley Elementary School and Emerson Middle School, leading to an immediate lockdown of both schools. Wafford was found suffering from a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene despite medical aid efforts. The incident left the community in shock, as Wafford was known to be a ...

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23ABC News: BPD arrests suspect in Lowell Park death, other suspects still on the loose

23ABC News: 1 shot dead at Lowell Park in Central Bakersfield

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Damion Wafford

Case from Bakersfield, CA dated May 05, 2016

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