KCSO investigating homicide in Wasco, victim has died

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

WASCO, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County Homicide Detectives are currently investigating a shooting in Wasco.

According to sheriff’s officials, deputies responded to a call for a shooting in the area of 16th and D streets around 6 p.m.

The call came in at 6:10 p.m. and when deputies arrived they found a victim with gunshot wounds.

Deputies performed life-saving measures, until fire and medical personnel arrived on scene and subsequently pronounced the victim deceased.

Homicide Detectives responded and assumed the investigation. The identity of the victim will be withheld pending notification by the Kern County Coroner’s Office.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at (661)861-3110 or Secret Witness at (661)322-4040.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.