Kern County Sheriff officials said a man was shot multiple times in the 1000 block of Knotts Street Tuesday morning.

The victim was transported to Kern Medical and died as a result of his injuries.

Witnesses said the suspect or suspects may have fled the area in a white compact vehicle. 

If anyone has information on this case they are asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.