BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Friends and family gathered Friday evening at Standard Park to remember Jason Hall, who was shot and killed outside an Oildale bar earlier this week.
A shooting outside an Oildale bar left one person dead. PHOTO: KNN.News
Those who knew Hall described him as someone who brought people together. “He was a fun, caring, easygoing, life of the party person,” said his cousin, Tiffani Peterson. His friend, Amanda Harris stating, “He was a good guy, he never did wrong by people.” His coworker, Nathan Avley, described Hall as “easygoing, life of the party, had a great smile, great personality, very friendly.”
The Long-branch Saloon identified the victim on social media as Jason Hall. PHOTO: KBAK/KBFX
Hall was shot and killed outside Long-Branch Saloon in Oildale just after midnight on March 7, 2026.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said Steven Quick, who was wanted in connection with the deadly shooting, is now in custody.
KCSO said 27-year-old Steven Quick is wanted in connection with a deadly shooting that left one person dead next to the Long-branch Saloon in Oildale just after midnight on March 7, 2026. PHOTO: KCSO, KNN.News
Even with an arrest, Hall’s death has left loved ones grieving. “We’ve definitely lost a good one and heaven gained a real one,” Harris said. Peterson added, “I’m really heartbroken.”
The Long-branch Saloon identified the victim on social media as Jason Hall. PHOTO: KBAK/KBFX
At Friday’s gathering, friends and family shared food, stories and memories while celebrating Hall’s life. Those close to him said his life wasn’t always easy, but in recent years he worked hard to turn things around.
“He was a walking testimony. He showed people that no matter where you come from, you can turn your life around,” Peterson said. Avley echoed that message, saying, “Even though you make bad choices, you can turn your life around and accomplish your goals if you put your mind to it.”
Friends said they hope the community will remember Hall for his kindness and the way he cared for those around him.
