You have permission to edit this article. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) A man has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in connection with a shooting that occurred last week on Stockdale Highway. Tyrone Johnson was sentenced in October to 42 years, 8 months for shooting indiscriminately into a room with Major Sutton, Sutton's pregnant mother and brother in November 2017. Texas Man Shot and Killed Ex-Girlfriend's New Lover After Tracking Her Location Through App: Police Eric LaMountain, 35, is charged with first-degree murder, the Austin Police Department announced. Hundreds of flowers and other keepsakes lay beside The Rock, a popular MSU landmark, as campus opens back up for the first day of classes on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., one week after three students were killed and five others injured during a mass shooting at the university. Alcala was at Target to buy beverages around the same time, according to evidence showed by Deputy District Attorney John Allen at the preliminary hearing. He was shot outside a house, then rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Matthew Martinez, 37, of Bakersfield was arrested and booked into the Kern County for murder and felon possession of a firearm. You have permission to edit this article. At about 11 a.m. campus patrol saw two people in the parking lot attempting to break into vehicles and out []. "Police presence is insane now. They found a man with a single gunshot wound. Roberts declined to speak with The Californian. A man from Bakersfield has been convicted of attempted murder in connection with a 2021 shooting in Oxnard, officials with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday. A shooting that left two people dead in Southwest Bakersfield took place on Saturday, Dec 24. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Bakersfield. I didnt know what his plans were or his intentions, Parra said of Roberts walking in that direction. ", Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Bakersfield News, Weather, Safety, Sports - NewsBreak If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. Man killed in Mount Vernon shooting - News 12 Networks But, hes trying to keep up a good spirit, he said while dressed in orange jail clothing and an orange beaded necklace with a Christian cross pendant. Winds light and variable. Shootout during alleged attempted burglary in central Bakersfield, 2 Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. BPD officers arrived near the First United Methodist Church in the area of Stockdale Highway and McDonald Way. Partly cloudy skies. Partly cloudy. 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The man was found dead in a field with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, the news release added. Gavin Newsom says he wants to reform a landmark state environmental law. But I wasnt and I thank God for that.. Positive Cases Among Kern Residents: 310,095, Recovered and Presumed Recovered Residents: 305,002, Percentage of all cases that are unvaccinated:71, Percentage of all hospitalizations that are unvaccinated:83.13, Source: Kern County Public Health Services Department. Man indicted in shooting death of corrections counselor denies murder Martinez is accused of killing a man Feb. 23 on [] A then-19-year-old David Reagan Palms, left, follows fellow murder defendant Tyrone Deangelo Johnson, then 21, after a February 2018 appearance in Kern Superior Court over the shooting death of 3-year-old Major Sutton. Raymond Reyes was convicted of firing four rounds, with one bullet entering a nearby residence and another hitting the victim in the back and leading to serious injuries. Police haven't released much information, but News 12 has learned that the victim is between 20 and 25 years old and lived in the neighborhood. The investigation is ongoing, and those with information about this incident may call the KCSO at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040. Call the 23ABC newsroom at 661-637-2320. He was also found guilty of graffiti vandalism, a charge that stemmed from Reyes time in custody. KERO 23 ABC News in Bakersfield delivers relevant local, community and national news, including up-to-the minute weather information, breaking . Mason Grahek, a Highland High graduate, now attends Michigan State University. Upon arrival, they found an injured man suffering from a gunshot. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. 23ABC Bakersfield | Bakersfield CA May 06, 2021, 2:18pmUpdated on May 06, 2021. It was one of several events throughout the school calendar that she said keep students engaged. Saturday 6 | 17C. Its a little bit terrifying, Parra said to The Californian during a jailhouse interview last week. BPD: Shooting threat against BHS not credible | News | bakersfield.com He added police never asked him about the gun when he was first interviewed about the incident. BakersfieldNow - Home - Facebook The world as we knew it came. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, February shooting in Southwest Bakersfield. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. KBAK CBS 29 and KBFX Fox58 are the news leaders for Bakersfield, California and serves surrounding communities including Oildale, Lamont, Shafter, Wasco, Buttonwillow, Maricopa, Tehachapi, Arvin . Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Grahek said he thinks Michigan State University will not be hindered by the shooting. I still feel very safe on campus considering everything that has happened.. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. According to the Bakersfield Police Department (BPD), two men were found dead inside a home near the 9700 block of Snowdon Avenue at 3:51 a.m. An investigation revealed that the estranged boyfriend of a resident at the home forced his way inside and confronted the woman and another man. Bakersfield police confirm that an individual broke into the Merle Haggard post office at 18th and G streets early Friday morning and made himself at home until an employee arriving [], BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the communitys help in searching for Juan Antonio Ruiz, 15, and Alexis Manuel Ruiz, 14. Bakersfield, CA Breaking News Headlines Today | Ground News The man was taken to the hospital, where he later died. He came to the United States to learn, and now he is paralyzed for life, Grahek said. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Officials say it happened around 10 a.m. on South Eighth Avenue. Students have gained togetherness not only within their own school, but from others as well. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) A man died after a shooting Thursday evening in west Bakersfield. While Grahek didnt personally know any of them, he said all students were considered like family. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Chance of rain 40%. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) A man has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in connection with a shooting that occurred last week on Stockdale Highway. A man was fatally shot Thursday morning in Mount Vernon. Welcome to the official Facebook page for Eyewitness News KBAK-CBS and Fox 58 in Bakersfield, California. The shooting took place near the First United Methodist Church of Bakersfield. The man, whose named had not been released, was taken to a hospital. Low 43F. Positive Cases Among Kern Residents: 310,095, Recovered and Presumed Recovered Residents: 305,002, Percentage of all cases that are unvaccinated:71, Percentage of all hospitalizations that are unvaccinated:83.13, Source: Kern County Public Health Services Department. We are all in this together. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. No matter how small, and what the feelings are. Benny Juarez Alcala Jr., 43, a correctional counselor at Wasco State Prison, was shot and killed Aug. 24 near the Target on Stockdale Highway. Westchester/Hudson Valley Women's History Month. After the preliminary hearing, Parra told a reporter he was interviewed again by police. You have permission to edit this article. Suggest one. It will get better, it will get easier, its just gonna take time.. Jake May - member image share, The Flint Journal, By NADEEN MANIORD and STEVEN KERTIS Michigan State University freshman and 2022 Highland High graduate Mason Grahek was sitting inside his dorm when gunshots suddenly erupted near Berkey Hall on Feb. 13. Parra testified during the preliminary hearing that Roberts had talked about returning back to the hood during their conversations which was east Bakersfield for Roberts, Parra said during an interview at the Lerdo Justice Facility. Thank you for reading! 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A Bakersfield Police Department official said around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Kern deputies were called to the 1000 block of Altus Street regarding a man that was shot at least once. The U.S. 23 ABC News | KERO - YouTube Man who killed 3-year-old boy in gang-related shooting denied petition An adult male was found dying Saturday at 1:30 a.m. after a shooting in East Bakersfield According to a Bakersfield . Parra denied to a reporter ever physically touching Roberts' phone, and only looked at it for 30 seconds while trying to get on a Wi-Fi hot spot. Man pleads not guilty to Stockdale Highway shooting Everyone processes things in a different way. Police . 3,203 were here. Bakersfield News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KBAK Over $38M stolen from low-income SoCal families, High-speed rail from metro L.A. to Vegas: What we, Lights in the sky lead to 911 calls in California, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Johnson sought to be resentenced under a law changing the definition of felony murder. Contact 17 and let us. Anyone with information is asked to call the BPD at (661) 327-7111. Alexis Manuel Ruiz is considered []. Thats when officers asked him about the gun, and Parra said he admitted to police he carried a gun with him and it wasn't at his friend's house. February 23, 2023 AT 1:11 PM. Ishani Desai can be reached at 661-395-7417. Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about KERO 23 ABC News Bakersfield. The gravity of his situation is compounded by Parras pleas of innocence: He told The Californian he didnt do anything to kill Wasco state prison counselor Benny Alcala Jr., 43. Parra said during the jailhouse interview he walked away from Roberts later that night, after Roberts had fallen asleep. Partly cloudy. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He Colon cancer is the third most common cancer. Officers found an adult man who was able to get himself out of the car. Martinez is scheduled to appear in court Friday and is being held on no bail. Thank you for reading! The day of the shooting was an exception. He mentions that for some reason, he just wasnt there during that time. Low 39F. McRae shot in multiple areas at MSU, according to police. A man was fatally shot Thursday morning in Mount Vernon. Officers were dispatched to South Chester Avenue for a victim of a gunshot wound at 7:54 p.m. Wednesday, according to the police department. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. 23ABC Bakersfield | Bakersfield CA - Facebook News | bakersfield.com Sahagun said hed never known Parra to have a gun or ammunition and never saw it stored at his house, according to a motion by Blythe filed in Roberts case. Grahek talked about injured student John Haro. The backpack is where the gun was stored, Parra said, theorizing thats how Roberts could have gotten a gun. The shooting in East Lansing left three people dead and five people injured, according to Michigan State Police. KBAK CBS 29 and KBFX Fox58 are the news leaders for Bakersfield, California and serves surrounding communities including Oildale, Lamont, Shafter, Wasco, Buttonwillow, Maricopa, Tehachapi, Arvin . Together. It doesnt make sense to Parra why hes been arrested the Centennial High School graduate said hes cooperated with police and couldnt read Roberts' mind to know his intentions. The Union, another location on campus where shots were fired, is where Grahek says he shouldve been at the time of the incident. The Californian has learned conflicting testimony from Parra may explain why prosecutors sought an indictment. One person fled from the scene following a crash at 4th and N streets Friday around 1:23 p.m. Police are conducting a search of the area. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Deputies were called to the 20500 block of Stockdale Highway after getting a report around 9:10 a.m. of a man shooting at cars, a KCSO news release said. 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