Jessica Lorraine Arevalos

Jessica Lorraine Arevalos was a 26-year-old woman from Lompoc, California, and a devoted mother to her three children, A'zariah, Zarion, and Azir. Known lovingly to her family as "Gorda," Jessica was a bright light who touched the lives of everyone she met. She found her greatest joy in raising her children and creating a loving home. Her family remembers her as an expert party planner who could make any occasion special, a passionate fan of the 49ers, and a lover of fashion with a massive shoe collection.

On the night of Saturday, April 5, 2025, Jessica was in Bakersfield. At around 11:00 p.m., the Kern County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a shooting in the parking lot of the Blue Clouds Market on Wible Road. When deputies arrived, they found two women suffering from gunshot wounds. Jessica was pronounced dead at the scene. The second woman was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Homicide detectives with the sheriff's office immediately began an investigation. The parking lot and surrounding areas were temporarily closed as authorities worked to determine the circumstances of the shooting. Their investigation led them to identify a suspect in the killing.

Authorities arrested Tyree Buckley in connection with the shooting. He was charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, shooting at an inhabited dwelling vehicle, and participating in a street gang. In February 2026, Buckley pleaded not guilty to all charges. Following a readiness hearing in August 2026, a trial for Tyree Buckley was scheduled to begin on November 16, 2026. The case remains in litigation. Authorities have asked that anyone with information about the shooting contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office or provide anonymous tips through Kern Secret Witness.