On February 19, 2017, around 8:23 p.m., the McFarland Police Department received a call about a victim with a single gunshot wound.

Officers responded to the scene and located a 37-year-old victim suffering from a single gunshot wound to the back. He was laying on the sidewalk near Mast Avenue and Ebell Street. The victim said the suspect vehicle was a dark colored sedan.

He was then transported to Kern Medical in Bakersfield.

Officers located a shell casing at the crime scene. The victim is a McFarland resident. At this time, the identity of the victim is not being released. The victim is listed in stable condition.

This investigation is ongoing. If you have any information, please contact Detective Sergeant Jerrod Place or Detective Corporal Brian Wilson at (661) 792-2121.