Jesus Amezcua Martinez,Alexander Gonsalez Obituary, Death; – The Kern County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identities of the two individuals fatally shot in Arvin as 19-year-old Jesus Amezcua Martinez and 18-year-old Alexander Gonsalez.
The Arvin Police Department reported that on Saturday, May 10, at approximately 4:30 a.m., officers responded to several reports of gunfire on Bautista Street. Upon arrival, they discovered the two men, identified as Martinez and Gonsalez, outside a residence, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, they were pronounced dead at the scene. Additionally, a juvenile was found injured inside the home and was subsequently transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office Lamont substation assisted in securing the area. Authorities have indicated that the incident appears to be isolated, posing no immediate danger to the public. The Arvin Police are conducting the investigation and have suggested that gang involvement may be a factor in the shooting. Currently, there are no suspects in custody. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Arvin Police Department at (661) 854-5583.
