The victim of a homicide early Sunday morning has been identified by the Kern Co. Coroner's Office.
Carlton Mosley, 22, of Bakersfield was shot in a strip mall parking lot near California Ave & Mohawk (5400 block of California Avenue). He died at the scene.
Police said they responded to reports of shots fired in the area around 3:15 a.m.
While on scene officers were advised a second adult male suffering from gunshot wounds arrived at a local hospital by private means. The second victim suffered injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
The investigation is in the early stages; however, it was determined both victims were shot during the same incident.
Police initially said two people were injured, however they later said one had died at the scene.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.
