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Authorities identify victim in Residence Inn shooting in Bakersfield

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Bakersfield Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday around 4 p.m. on the Residence Inn located at 1622 Union Ave, which left one dead.

According to BPD a report of a shooting came in at 4 p.m.

The victim, later identified as 21-year-old Tazmein Leoshus English was found with gunshot wounds and taken to a hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

No suspect has been identified. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call Detective Keegan Gavin at (661) 326-3557 or BPD at (661) 327-7111.

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