Investigation underway after 40-year-old man shot and killed in Wasco

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Police in Wasco are investigating after a man was killed on Sunday afternoon.

According to Wasco Police, officers were called out at 3:22 p.m. to the 1100 block of Poso Avenue for reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found a 40-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound.

The Kern County Fire Department and Hall Ambulance performed life-saving measures, but the man later died.

Wasco Police are now investigating.

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Anyone with information is asked to call the Wasco Police Department at (661) 758-7266.