Guillermo Leon, 23, was shot and killed in Wasco, California, on February 20, 2022. Deputies responded to multiple gunshots around 9:30 p.m. in the 500 block of D Street and found Leon with numerous gunshot wounds believed to have been caused by a rifle; he was pronounced dead at the scene and the Kern County Coroner identified him and listed cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds.

Homicide detectives took over the investigation. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office and the Secret Witness line asked the public for tips as the inquiry continues.

If anyone saw or heard anything in the 500 block of D Street on the night of February 20, 2022, or has information about this shooting, please contact the Sheriff’s Office or submit an anonymous tip to the Secret Witness line.