Tramell Kwame Shotwell, 30, was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head on June 3, 2022, in the 100 block of Fishering Drive in southwest Bakersfield. Deputies with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office responded to shooting reports at about 6 p.m.; Shotwell was pronounced dead at the scene around 7:10 p.m. The Kern County Coroner’s Office confirmed the head wound as the cause of death.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact them or the Secret Witness hotline. If anyone knew Tramell, witnessed activity in the 100 block of Fishering Drive that evening, or has tips that could help the investigation, please come forward.