BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police said a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed at a large party in southwest Bakersfield just after 3:30 a.m. on October 31.
Officials said that they received reports of several gunshots fired near a large party in the 3500 block of South Half Moon Drive.
When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy suffering from major injuries related to a shooting.
He was taken to a nearby hospital where he died. The identity of the boy will be released at a later time.
Police said the suspect(s) are still at large. Detectives have assumed the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing. Officials will release details as they become available.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.