NewsCrime

Actions

Homicide investigation underway following a shooting in Bakersfield

Coventry Drive Homicide.png
Posted
and last updated

An adult man died in the hospital after suffering from a gunshot wound, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. It all started around 7:30 Sunday morning when BPD officers were dispatched to the area of 3000 Coventry drive, regarding a shooting. When they got there, the officers found that man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was taken to a nearby hospital where he died, according to officials.

The man who died was later identified as Antonio Valencia, 33, of Bakersfield.

Officials believe the suspect is a Hispanic man in a black sedan, although that is unconfirmed right now, according to BPD. The Kern County Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s identity at a later time. Detectives have also opened an investigation, which is currently ongoing, according to BPD.

Anyone with information regarding the homicide investigation is encouraged to call Detective Eric Celedon at (661) 326-3964, the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111, or Kern Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040.

Sign up for our Morning E-mail Newsletter to receive the latest headlines in your inbox.

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Friday

10/31/2025

Sunny

79° / 55°

1%

Saturday

11/01/2025

Sunny

81° / 56°

4%

Sunday

11/02/2025

Sunny

79° / 56°

3%

Monday

11/03/2025

Partly Cloudy

81° / 54°

0%

Tuesday

11/04/2025

Sunny

79° / 54°

2%

Wednesday

11/05/2025

Partly Cloudy

76° / 54°

3%

Thursday

11/06/2025

Partly Cloudy

71° / 52°

4%

Friday

11/07/2025

Partly Cloudy

71° / 53°

6%