Jessica Lorraine Arevalos, a 26-year-old woman from Lompoc, California, was fatally shot on April 5, 2025, in the parking lot of Blue Clouds Market on Wible Road in Bakersfield. The incident occurred late at night, around 11:00 p.m., prompting an immediate response from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Arevalos suffering from gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another woman, also a victim of the shooting, was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities temporarily closed the market parking lot and sections of Wible Road to secure the area and begin their investigation. The Kern County Coroner’s Office later confirmed Arevalos’ identity, stating that she was a 26-year-old woman from Lompoc. The investigation was taken over by homicide detectives, who worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Initially, no suspect information was released, and no arrests were made. However, on April 14, 2025, law enforcement officials arrested 20-year-old Tyree Buckley in connection with the killing. Buckley was taken into custody on Monterey Street and is being held without bail on suspicion of first-degree murder and attempted murder. He is accused of fatally shooting Arevalos and injuring the second victim. Buckley is scheduled to be formally arraigned in court on Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities continue to investigate the case, urging anyone with information to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office or provide anonymous tips through Kern Secret Witness. The community remains shaken by the tragic loss of Arevalos, as law enforcement works to bring justice to her and her family.
