BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Court documents detail what happened the night a man allegedly killed his wife in front of their child, a day before Thanksgiving.
The Bakersfield Police Department said on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at around 9:23 p.m., officers were called to a home in the 6200 block of Tallulah Falls Court for a possible shooting that had just happened.
Responding officers found a woman suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, dead at the scene. 37-year-old Manuel Robles was arrested after police were called to a crash at the intersection of Hageman Road and Calloway Drive.
According to documents, Robles and his wife were drinking and began arguing.
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A woman was shot to death in northwest Bakersfield, allegedly by 37-year-old Manuel Robles, just after 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, according to Bakersfield police. PHOTO: KBAK/KBFX
Documents said Robles stood over his wife while pointing a handgun at her, during which their 15-year-old son tried to intervene. Documents said Robles shot the gun into his gun safe several times until it was empty.
According to documents, Robles got an AR-15 style rifle and pointed it at his wife and shot her several times, killing her.
Their son was in the room at the time of the shooting.
Robles pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, December 2. He was given no bail and is expected back in court on December 12.
37-year-old Manuel Robles, who is accused of shooting and killing his wife before crashing his truck in northwest Bakersfield, pleaded not guilty in court Tuesday afternoon. PHOTO: KBAK/KBFX
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A GoFundMe was created for the victim. Her name was not identified but said, “My Nephews are having to face life after a tragic incident of losing their mother due to domestic violence and father’s incarceration. Their world has been shattered, and are now left to navigate life without the love and guidance their mother always provided. As they work through trauma no child should ever go through , we’re asking for help in support to covering basic living needs, schooling and counseling that can help guide them in their grieving.”
For those in need of assistance, the Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-273-7713.
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