News

Actions

Suspect in Lamont gas station double murder, robbery arrested

Posted
and last updated

The suspect wanted for murdering two people in relation to a robbery at the Quality Gas Station in Lamont Friday has been arrested.

Darnell James Hammond, 22, was arrested for two counts of first degree murder, robbery, burglary, and participating in a criminal street gang, according to KCSO.

The incident happened on October 14.

Detectives are still looking for two additional suspects, described as black males and a related vehicle, a 92-94 possible brown Nissan Sentra.

Hammond is being held without bail. He will appear in court Tuesday.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.

RELATED: FAMILY: Father, son fatally shot during robbery at Lamont gas station

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Thursday

05/08/2025

Clear

-° / 63°

0%

Friday

05/09/2025

Clear

99° / 66°

0%

Saturday

05/10/2025

Partly Cloudy

102° / 67°

0%

Sunday

05/11/2025

Mostly Clear

93° / 57°

0%

Monday

05/12/2025

Mostly Cloudy

79° / 53°

24%

Tuesday

05/13/2025

Clear

72° / 53°

5%

Wednesday

05/14/2025

Mostly Clear

80° / 57°

0%

Thursday

05/15/2025

Mostly Clear

86° / 61°

0%