BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a 32-year-old man who was shot and killed in January.

The man was identified as 32-year-old Ismael Gardea, of Bakersfield. The shooting was reported in the 1300 block of Rosalia Drive on Jan. 14, around 10:44 p.m.

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Gardea was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating this incident.

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