Nathaniel Obad, a 23-year-old resident of Delano, California, was shot and killed on October 20, 2021. Officers were dispatched about 8:37 p.m. to the 600 block of 12th Avenue after reports of an assault. On arrival they found Obad suffering from multiple gunshot wounds; police, Kern County Fire, and Hall Ambulance personnel rendered first aid but he died at the scene.

Delano Police detectives responded to process the scene and interview witnesses, but no suspect information has been released and the case remains unsolved. Parkview Mortuary announced his passing; a funeral service was held November 17, 2021, and he was interred at North Kern Cemetery District in Delano. The family and community continue to seek information to help bring justice.

If anyone has information about the shooting on 12th Avenue on October 20, 2021, please contact the Delano Police Department.