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Man shot in Oildale ruled a homicide by coroner, KCSO still investigating

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OILDALE, Calif — The Kern County Coroner has ruled the death of 33-year-old Roger Archer Jr. a homicide after he was shot multiple times on Jan. 19.

According to the Kern County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the area of Beardsley Avenue,near Plymouth Avenue, for a shooting around 3:21 a.m. When they arrived, they found Archer Jr. suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced him dead at the scene.

Officials said the shooting unfolded inside of the Maines Trailor Park.

Anyone with information about this shooting, contact KCSO at (661) 861-3110.

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