BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A manhunt is underway for a 33-year-old man accused of assaulting and killing a woman on College Avenue late Wednesday night. Police said his vehicle was found abandoned after a hit-and-run crash in Tehachapi hours later.
The man is considered armed and dangerous.
Police said on March 25, officers were called to a report of an assault in the 7000 block of College Avenue, at around 9:47 p.m.
When officers arrived, they found a woman with severe injuries. She was taken to Kern Medical, where she later died.
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Police identified the suspect as 33-year-old Victor Farias. Farias is described as a Hispanic male, 5’7” tall, 140 pounds, brown hair, and hazel eyes.
It is unknown what he was wearing. Farias left the scene.
A manhunt is underway for 33-year-old Victor Farias, who is accused of assaulting and killing a woman on College Avenue late Wednesday night. PHOTO: BPD
His vehicle was found abandoned in the area of Highway 58 and Tucker Road, near Tehachapi, just after 11:30 p.m. on March 25 after an apparent hit-and-run crash.
The investigation revealed this to be a domestic violence-related assault, according to police.
Farias has an active warrant for his arrest for homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, child abuse charges and domestic violence charges.
He is considered armed and dangerous.
If anyone has any information on Farias’ whereabouts, call the Bakersfield Police Department or 911.
Do not attempt to contact him.
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If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please contact your local law enforcement agency immediately. You can also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or locally, The Open Door Network Hotline at 661-327-1091.