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Jacob Jesus Hernandez, 15, male, was identified by the Kern County Coroner after a late-night shooting in east Bakersfield. Police say the gunfire broke out around 11:42 p.m. on September 26, 2025, near Highland Knolls Drive and Morning Drive, where officers found two wounded teenagers in the 4200 block of Morning Drive. Both were rushed to a hospital; the 16-year-old survivor had minor injuries, while Jacob Jesus Hernandez, 15, male, could not be saved.
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Jacob Jesus Hernandez
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Bakersfield
CA
2025-09-26
15
Jacob
Jesus Hernandez
11/05/2025
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Has anyone else been thinking about how quickly this escalated? It's chilling to consider that Jacob... ...Read More
10/30/2025
10/30/2025
I've been thinking a lot about the impact of neighborhood environments on safety, especially for tee... ...Read More
09/27/2025
09/27/2025
