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Man shot and killed in Arvin has been identified

Posted at 7:13 AM, May 27, 2017
and last updated 2018-12-11 08:04:48-05

Update: The man who was shot and killed in Arvin Monday night has been identified.

Arvin police say 32-year-old Moses Joseph Delafuenta was found on Langford Avenue, near Butte Avenue just before 5:30 p.m. suffering from several gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
There is no suspect information at this time.

Arvin Police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead. 

Officials said on Friday, just before 9:00 p.m. Arvin PD responded to reports of a shooting that happened near Laurel Avenue and Stockton Avenue. 

Officers responded to the scene and located a 27-year-old Hispanic male inside of a vehicle, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body.

The male was transported to the hospital and later died as a result of his injuries.

The investigation is ongoing. The Kern County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the victim at a later time.

If you have any information regarding this investigation you’re asked to contact Detective Ryan Calderon or Officer Jorge Gonzalez at 661-854-5583.