On March 2, 2024, at approximately 7:39 a.m., deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an unresponsive individual near the intersection of Flower and Owens Streets in east Bakersfield, California. Upon arrival, they discovered 22-year-old Johnny Lee Romeriz Castro, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
A subsequent autopsy conducted by the Kern County Coroner's Office determined that Castro died from a gunshot wound to the arm, and his death was
classified as a homicide.
As of December 26, 2024, there have been no public reports indicating that any suspects have been identified or arrests made in connection with Castro's death. The investigation remains open, and authorities have not released further details regarding potential leads or persons of interest.
The community continues to seek justice for Castro, with his case listed among other victims of gun violence in Bakersfield.
Local law enforcement agencies encourage anyone with information related to this case to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
