BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 29-year-old man was arrested five days after allegedly shooting at a woman when children were inside a Bodfish home.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on October 18, 2025, at about 4:45 p.m., deputies were called to the 200 block of Jones Street in Bodfish regarding a shooting in which a person fired at an inhabited dwelling.
KCSO said during the investigation, deputies determined the suspect intentionally shot at a woman with the intent to kill. Two children were inside the home at the time of the incident; however, no injuries were reported.
The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Michael Kemmeter.
A Ramey warrant was issued for his arrest on charges of attempted murder, assault with a firearm, and negligent discharge of a firearm.
KCSO said on October 23, 2025, deputies found Kemmeter in the 600 block of Laurel Drive and took him into custody without incident.
A search warrant was subsequently authored and executed at Kemmeter’s home, where deputies located multiple guns and suspected narcotics.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at (661) 861-3110or the Secret Witness Hotline at 661-322-4040.