On January 7, 2024, at approximately 8:50 p.m., the Kern County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Eucalyptus Drive and Sterling Road in east Bakersfield. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 21-year-old Jacob Camarena suffering from gunshot wounds. Tragically, Camarena was pronounced dead at the scene.
In the aftermath of the incident, the Kern County Coroner's Office confirmed Camarena's identity. A GoFundMe campaign was established by his famil
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