Errol Joseph Scorzac III, 30, of Bakersfield was found dead on January 26, 2022, on M Street near 10th Street and pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner determined he died of multiple gunshot wounds. Officers responded after a report of a man down just before 8 a.m.

Investigators say two Hispanic men are believed to be connected to the shooting. One witness described a man in a gray hooded sweatshirt, black shorts and white shoes; the other was described as wearing a black shirt, blue shorts and black shoes. No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains active.

Scorzac had a prior criminal history: he shot and killed Abel Trujillo in 2014 and accepted a plea in November 2015 that resulted in a 10-year sentence; he had been recently released before his own death. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bakersfield Police Department or Kern Secret Witness. Does anyone have information that could help investigators?