Alex Julian Calderon, a 16-year-old male from Lamont, was fatally shot after gunfire broke out late Saturday night, May 2, 2026, in southeast Bakersfield. Deputies with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 100 block of East Pacheco Road, east of South Union Avenue, at about 10:30 p.m. after reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found two juvenile victims suffering from gunshot wounds at the scene.
Alex was one of the wounded juveniles.
He was taken to Kern Medical, where he later died. The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified him as Alex Julian Calderon, and his death was recorded as occurring on May 3, 2026. What began as a late-night emergency call quickly became a homicide investigation, with detectives called to take over the case.
The shooting did not injure Alex alone. Authorities said three other juveniles were hurt in the incident. Deputies initially found two underage victims with gunshot wounds, and investigators later identified two additional juvenile victims connected to the shooting. Officials did not publicly release the names, ages, or conditions of the surviving victims in the available reports.
In the days after his death, Alex was remembered by loved ones as kind-hearted and loving, someone with a sweet personality, respect for others, and a love for basketball. A fundraiser was created to help with funeral expenses, reflecting the sudden grief left behind after a teenager’s life ended violently.
As of the available online reporting, authorities had not announced any arrests, named any suspects, or released a motive in Alex’s killing. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office described the case as active and ongoing, and homicide detectives continued seeking information from the public. Investigators asked anyone with details to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office or Kern Secret Witness.
