The Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) has launched a homicide investigation after a shooting late Friday night left a 15-year-old boy dead and a 16-year-old boy with minor injuries in east Bakersfield.
Officers responded around 11:42 p.m. on September 26, 2025, to reports of a shooting near Highland Knolls Dr. and Morning Dr. Upon arrival, they found two Hispanic teenagers with apparent gunshot wounds in the 4200 block of Morning Dr.
The victims were transported to a hospital. The 15-year-old later died, while the 16-year-old sustained minor injuries. The Kern County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased teen.
At this time, authorities have not released any suspect information. Detectives are actively investigating, and the BPD stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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