On the night of April 23, 2024, 21-year-old Xavier Buenrostro Meza was fatally shot in Lamont, California. The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. in the 7900 block of Buena Vista Boulevard, where deputies responded to reports of a shooting victim. Upon arrival, they found Meza deceased at the scene.
The Kern County Coroner's Office later identified the victim as Meza, a resident of Lamont. An autopsy was scheduled to determine the exact cause and manner of death.
As of now, there have been no reports of arrests or identification of suspects related to Meza's death. The Kern County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the case, urging anyone with information to come forward. The community remains on alert as authorities work to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
