Adrian Curiel Obituary, Death; – The Coroner’s office has confirmed the identity of a 24-year-old man who was admitted to Kern Medical with stab wounds early Saturday morning and subsequently passed away hours later.
Authorities reported that Adrian Curiel, a resident of Bakersfield, sustained his injuries from an unidentified assailant near the intersection of Quincy and Inyo Streets on September 21. Bakersfield police received a call around 2 a.m. regarding a stabbing victim who had just arrived at Memorial Hospital, as stated by the BPD.
Curiel was later transferred to Kern Medical, where he succumbed to his injuries at 6:52 a.m. on September 21. The investigation is being treated as a homicide; however, the Bakersfield Police Department has not yet disclosed any information regarding potential suspects.
An autopsy is planned to ascertain the cause and manner of Curiel’s death. Individuals with any relevant information are encouraged to contact Detective P. Richardi at 661-326-3858 or the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.
