Alvin Samuel, 23, of Bakersfield died after being shot on September 4, 2021. Officers responded that morning to a ShotSpotter activation in the 1000 block of Monterey Street near Union Avenue and found evidence of a shooting in a business parking lot; Samuel arrived at a nearby hospital and later died of his injuries.

Police have said Samuel was shot but have not released a clear account of the circumstances that led to the shooting. As of the latest update, no suspects have been identified and no arrests have been made; investigators are asking the public for information to help solve the case.

If anyone witnessed activity in the Monterey and Union Avenue area that morning or has information about Alvin Samuel’s death, please contact the Bakersfield Police Department.