Jose Maldonado was 15 when he was shot and killed on April 1, 2022, in East Bakersfield. Officers from the Bakersfield Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of Brown Street at about 3:30 PM and found Maldonado with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene and the coroner later confirmed identity and cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds.

The Kern Secret Witness Program is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for tips that lead to an arrest and conviction. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Jose, was in the area that afternoon, or has information that could help move this case forward, please contact the Bakersfield Police Department or the Kern Secret Witness Program.