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KCSO deputies arrest man for attempted murder in Boron

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BORON, Calif. — The Kern County Sheriff's has announced an arrest in an attempted murder that happened in Boron.

According to officials, on Monday around 11:30 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a house four miles north of the Borax Mine. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from major injuries. Officials said he is expected to survive.

Deputies arrested 30-year-old Benjamin Yesk for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110 or the Secret Witness Line at 661-322-4040.

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