{"id":220042,"date":"2026-03-14T23:01:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T23:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/220042\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T23:01:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T23:01:23","slug":"friends-family-gather-to-remember-jason-hall-killed-outside-oildale-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/220042\/","title":{"rendered":"Friends, family gather to remember Jason Hall killed outside Oildale bar"},"content":{"rendered":"

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK\/KBFX) \u2014 Friends and family gathered Friday evening at Standard Park to remember Jason Hall, who was shot and killed outside an Oildale bar earlier this week<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A shooting outside an Oildale bar left one person dead. PHOTO: KNN.News<\/p>\n

Those who knew Hall described him as someone who brought people together. \u201cHe was a fun, caring, easygoing, life of the party person,\u201d said his cousin, Tiffani Peterson. His friend, Amanda Harris stating, \u201cHe was a good guy, he never did wrong by people.\u201d His coworker, Nathan Avley, described Hall as \u201ceasygoing, life of the party, had a great smile, great personality, very friendly.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Long-branch Saloon identified the victim on social media as Jason Hall. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX<\/p>\n

Hall was shot and killed outside Long-Branch Saloon in Oildale just after midnight on March 7, 2026.<\/p>\n

The Kern County Sheriff\u2019s Office said Steven Quick, who was wanted in connection with the deadly shooting, is now in custody.<\/p>\n

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KCSO said 27-year-old Steven Quick is wanted in connection with a deadly shooting that left one person dead next to the Long-branch Saloon in Oildale just after midnight on March 7, 2026. PHOTO: KCSO, KNN.News<\/p>\n

Even with an arrest, Hall\u2019s death has left loved ones grieving. \u201cWe\u2019ve definitely lost a good one and heaven gained a real one,\u201d Harris said. Peterson added, \u201cI\u2019m really heartbroken.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Long-branch Saloon identified the victim on social media as Jason Hall. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX<\/p>\n

At Friday\u2019s gathering, friends and family shared food, stories and memories while celebrating Hall\u2019s life. Those close to him said his life wasn\u2019t always easy, but in recent years he worked hard to turn things around.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was a walking testimony. He showed people that no matter where you come from, you can turn your life around,\u201d Peterson said. Avley echoed that message, saying, \u201cEven though you make bad choices, you can turn your life around and accomplish your goals if you put your mind to it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Friends said they hope the community will remember Hall for his kindness and the way he cared for those around him.<\/p>\n

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