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Arthur Deray Ward

Case from Bakersfield, CA dated Apr 13, 2026

Victim Details

Arthur Deray Ward

Male

Bakersfield

CA

2026-04-13

30

Arthur

Deray Ward

07/07/2026

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A quiet Monday morning in east Bakersfield turned tragic on April 13, 2026, when gunfire erupted, claiming the life of 30-year-old Arthur Deray Ward. Kern County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the 600 block of Knotts Street, near the intersection with North Baker Street, at approximately 10:15 a.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered two men who had been shot.

Both victims were immediately attended to by emergency medical personnel and transported ...
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  • https://www.kget.com/news/crime-watch/kcso-identifies-victim-killed-in-knotts-street-shooting/
  • KBAK: One dead, one hospitalized after shooting on Knotts Street in east Bakersfield
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