An 18-year-old has been arraigned in connection with a September shooting that killed a 15-year-old Foothill High School student.
Details of the Case
Joshua Camarena faces multiple felony charges, including:
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Murder
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Attempted murder
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Assault by firing a gun from a vehicle
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Conspiracy
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Several gang-related offenses
A criminal protective order was also issued for a juvenile involved in the case.
Camarena was arrested along with Estevan Romero-Valencia, 18, and a 17-year-old, in connection with the fatal shooting of Jacob Jesus Hernandez on September 26. The shooting occurred on Morning Drive, just south of Highway 178. Hernandez and a 16-year-old were taken to a hospital, where Hernandez later died from his injuries.
Community Response
Friends, family, and loved ones attended the arraignment at Kern County Superior Court to support Hernandez’s family. Following the shooting, the Kern High School District released a statement expressing condolences.
Camarena is being held without bail and is scheduled to return to court on January 8 in Bakersfield.
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