James Michael Quair, 35, of Bakersfield, California, was found dead from a gunshot wound after a reported fight on Cherry Street in the early morning hours of September 17, 2022. Bakersfield Police were dispatched about 1:15 a.m.; officers discovered Quair with at least one gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Kern County Coroner confirmed his identity and the cause of death as a gunshot wound.

Police reported that Quair was shot by another individual during the altercation. Initial reports did not identify suspects, and authorities asked anyone with information to contact them. If anyone has information about that night or knew James Michael Quair, please share what you can with investigators.