Coroner ID’s man who died after assault in south Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who died after an assault in south Bakersfield.

The man was identified as Peter Espinoza, 56, of Bakersfield. Officials with the coroner’s office said Espinoza was found unresponsive on Oct. 2 in the 100 block of East White Lane around 10:08 a.m.

He was pronounced dead at the scene within the hour.

Police said just after 10 a.m., an officer witnessed an assault in the 100 block of East White Lane. Aid was rendered and the victim was pronounced dead.

At the time of the incident, an assailant was taken into custody.

The Bakersfield Police Department told 17 News the day after the incident there were no suspects in custody.

The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating this case.